of Johannesburg with the western part of Pretoria, aligned along the existing R80 axis known as the Mabopane Freeway. It will run parallel to the N1 and will intersect with the N14. The PWV5, which will link the R21 with the new PWV9, crossing the N1 at the Olifantsfontein interchange. The PWV14 will provide a new link between the existing M2 and OR Tambo International Airport via Germiston. In addition, there are plans afoot to extend the N17 from its end in Johannesburg South, to Krugersdorp, which will allow motorists to traverse the metropolitan area in under an hour in free-flowing traffic. References