Road Closures in South Africa
Live road closures, roadworks, resurfacing and road markings across South African cities. Last refreshed 24 Apr 2026, 20:45.
Road Closures by City
Live coverage rolling out city by city. Cape Town is live today. More metros coming over the next few months.
How to Report a Pothole or Road Damage in South Africa
Municipal roads are managed by your city's roads department. National highways (N1, N2, N3, N7) fall under SANRAL. Report the damage with your nearest street corner and a photo if possible.
| Roads Authority | Call centre | Live status |
|---|---|---|
| City of Cape Town | 0860 103 089 | Cape Town road closures |
| JRA (Johannesburg) | 0860 562 874 | coming soon |
| City of Ekurhuleni | 0860 543 000 | coming soon |
| City of Tshwane | 012 358 9999 | coming soon |
| eThekwini (Durban) | 031 311 1111 | coming soon |
| SANRAL (National roads) | 0800 726 725 | coming soon |
What Causes Road Closures in South Africa?
- Temporary Road Closure
- Whole street blocked - usually for utility repairs, emergency response, or events. Duration 1-3 days.
- Lane Closure
- One or more lanes closed. Traffic still flows, often under traffic officer control. Duration 1-2 days.
- Resurfacing / Rehabilitation
- Large-scale road surface replacement. Rolling closures over 2-8 weeks.
- Road Markings
- Yellow/white line repainting. Same-day work with brief lane or parking restrictions.
- Traffic Calming
- Speed humps, raised crossings, chicanes - infrastructure work to slow traffic. 1-3 days.
- Storm / Slip Damage
- Flood damage, slope failures, sinkholes. Rare but long-duration - months to years for major failures.
Frequently Asked Questions About South African Road Closures
How do I find road closures in my city today?
Select your city below. Live coverage is currently available for Cape Town with 100+ suburb pages. Other metros rolling out - we pull from the City's official service alerts feed every 15 minutes.
Who is responsible for fixing potholes and road damage in South Africa?
Municipal roads fall under your city. Cape Town: 0860 103 089. Johannesburg: JRA on 0860 56 28 74. Tshwane: 012 358 9999. Ekurhuleni: 0860 543 000. eThekwini: 0313115100. National roads (N1, N2, N3) are SANRAL - report at sanral.co.za.
How long do road closures typically last in SA?
Temporary Road Closures for utility work: 1-3 days. Lane closures: 1-2 days. Resurfacing projects: 2-8 weeks with rolling closures. Road line markings: same day. Major damage (slip failures, sinkholes) can take months or years - Kloof Road in Cape Town has been partially closed since the 2023 storm damage.
What are road markings?
Road marking work means the City is repainting yellow, white or coloured lines on a street - lane divisions, no-parking lines, pedestrian crossings. The street usually stays open with a short-duration lane or parking restriction. Fresh paint needs 30-60 min to cure.
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