Johannesburg residents and commuters are being urged to plan ahead this weekend as South Africa hosts the G20 Leaders’ Summit, with several major roads set to be closed or restricted.
Joint law enforcement agencies, including the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP), Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), and the South African Police Service (SAPS), will implement rolling road closures, lane restrictions, and escorted motorcades to secure the event.
Roads Likely to Be Affected
Authorities warned that both major national and regional routes, as well as key urban roads, will face intermittent closures and stop-and-go traffic. Affected routes include:
Major Routes:
N1
M1
N12
Urban Arterial Roads:
5th Street, Maude Street, Daisy Street
Rivonia Road, Grayston Drive, Katherine Street
Whiteley Road, Melrose Boulevard
Athol Oaklands Road, Oxford Road, Glenhove Road
Jan Smuts Avenue, Winnie Mandela Drive, Hendrick Potgieter Road
Rand Show Road, Nasrec Road, Golden Highway (Nasrec)
Motorists can expect delays and temporary closures along these routes throughout the weekend.
Recommended Alternative Routes
Officials advise drivers to use alternate roads where possible:
Roodepoort: Beyers Naudé Drive, Christiaan De Wet Road, Ontdekkers Road
Fourways: Main Road, Cedar Road, Witkoppen Road
Sandton, Rosebank, Parktown: Corlett Drive, Sandton Drive, 11th Avenue, plus smaller parallel roads to Jan Smuts, Oxford, and Rivonia
Southern Johannesburg (Riverlea, Nasrec, Ormonde View): Chris Hani Road, Main Reef Road, Crownwood Road, Soweto Highway, N17, Aerodrome Road, Adcock Ingram Road
What Motorists Should Know
Traffic officers and clear signage will guide drivers along affected routes. Access for emergency and essential services will be prioritised, and residents are urged to avoid high-security areas unless necessary.
Authorities recommend commuters allow extra travel time, stay updated on traffic announcements, and use alternative routes wherever possible.
This weekend’s disruptions are part of heightened security measures to ensure a safe and successful G20 Summit in Johannesburg.