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- Gauteng motorists should expect major traffic disruptions this weekend due to a G20 Summit security dry run, which will cause temporary road closures and significant delays across key routes in Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.
- The action, scheduled for 9AM-1PM on Friday and morning/afternoon slots on Saturday, aims to enhance public safety, enforce traffic compliance, and conduct vehicle inspections.
- Motorists are strongly advised to check alternative routes like the M57 and Beyers Naudé Drive, and allow extra travel time to avoid high-security routes like the N1, N3, and M1.
With less than a month to go before the G20 Summit, preparations are in full swing across South Africa.
The high-profile gathering, set for 22–23 November in Johannesburg, will see world leaders converge to tackle pressing global challenges, from economic growth to climate action.
In preparation, authorities have announced a dry run on major Johannesburg routes on Friday, 24, and Saturday, 25 October, to test security and traffic management plans ahead of the event.
Motorists across Gauteng are being warned to expect significant traffic disruptions this weekend as the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) launches a major, coordinated law enforcement operation.
The blitz, will involve the RTMC working alongside the South African Police Service (SAPS), Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP), and Metropolitan Police Departments (JMPD, EMPD, and TMPD) from Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Tshwane.
Details of the operation
The joint action will result in temporary road closures, lane restrictions, and intermittent stoppages across key national and urban routes.
The RTMC stated that the measures are “essential to enhance public safety, enforce traffic compliance, and support ongoing traffic law enforcement initiatives,” including vehicle inspections and congestion management. Priority access for emergency and essential services will be maintained throughout.
Road users are strongly advised to plan ahead, allow for extra travel time, and consider alternative routes. Traffic officers, clear signage, and real-time updates will be used to guide the public.
Affected routes and schedule
Operations will target high-security routes, encompassing major national highways and central urban arteries in the City of Tshwane, City of Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni.
| Date | Time | Area | Action |
| Friday, 24 October 2025 | 9AM – 1PM | Tshwane, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni | Roads will be closed across listed networks. |
| Saturday, 25 October 2025 | 8AM – 10AM (Morning) & 1PM – 2:30PM (Afternoon) | Johannesburg | Roads will be closed across listed networks. |
Key affected routes include:
- National/Regional Routes: N1, N3, N12, M1, R21, R24, R512.
- Major Urban Arterials: Rivonia Road, Grayston Drive, Jan Smuts Avenue, Oxford Road, Corlett Drive, Melrose Boulevard, Rand Show Road, Nasrec Road, and Golden Highway.
Recommended alternative routes
To mitigate the impact, the RTMC has suggested several alternative travel options:
- Johannesburg to Pretoria: Use the M57 as an alternative to the R21.
- West/North-West Travel: Consider Beyers Naudé Drive instead of the R512 or N1.
- East-West Travel: Use smaller regional roads through Germiston, Kempton Park, or Bedfordview in place of the R24/N12.
- Within Sandton/Rosebank: Use side streets parallel to Jan Smuts, Oxford, or Rivonia Road (e.g., Sandton Drive, 11th Avenue).
- Southern Johannesburg: Use Chris Hani Road, Main Reef Road, Crownwood Road, Soweto Highway, or the N17.
Ride Joburg: Major Johannesburg road closures expected on October 26
On Sunday, 26 October, motorists in Johannesburg should expect major traffic disruptions and road closures due to the Ride Joburg cycle race, featuring 97km and 35km routes through numerous suburbs including Soweto, Braamfontein, Parktown, Randburg, and Fourways.
STREETS AND ROADS AFFECTED BY THE 94.7 RIDE JOBURG CYCLE RACE SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025 #JoburgRoadSafety #JHBTraffic #SaferJoburg #RideJoburg2025 #RideJoburg #NomakanjaniManjeNamhlanje pic.twitter.com/b2J6bjkj9e
— Jo'burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) October 24, 2025
Key road closures, in effect from approximately 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM, will impact routes like the Soweto Highway, parts of the M1, M2, and N17, as well as Nasrec Road, which closes overnight on October 25.
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