Cape Town Road Closures & Roadworks Today
Live City of Cape Town road closures, lane closures, roadworks, resurfacing and road markings by suburb. Updated every 15 minutes.
As of Friday, 24 July 2026, the City of Cape Town is reporting 9 active road closures, including in Khayelitsha, Khaya, Mitchells Plain Cbd, Claremont. 6 active roadworks, resurfacing and rehabilitation projects are underway across the city.
Active Road Closures in Cape Town
Roadworks in Progress in Cape Town
Resurfacing, rehabilitation and general maintenance. Traffic usually flows with lane restrictions.
Planned Road Closures in Cape Town
Upcoming closures scheduled by the City. Plan alternative routes.
Report a Pothole or Road Problem in Cape Town
Pothole, damaged road sign, broken traffic light or road surface defect? Log it with the City.
Check Road Closures by Suburb in Cape Town
Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Town Road Closures
What roads are closed in Cape Town today?
9 road and lane closures are active across Cape Town, affecting Khayelitsha, Khaya, Mitchells Plain Cbd, Claremont. Each closure above shows the street name and duration.
What are road markings?
Road marking work means the City is repainting yellow, white, or coloured line markings on a street - lane divisions, no-parking lines, pedestrian crossings, or stop-lines. The street stays open but you may encounter a short-duration lane or parking restriction while crews work. This is usually a few hours per street and leaves fresh paint that needs 30-60 min to cure.
What's the difference between a road closure and roadworks?
A Temporary Road Closure or Lane Closure means the street or lane is physically blocked - you must take an alternative route. Roadworks means crews are working on the road (digging, resurfacing, rehabilitating) but traffic may still pass with detours or traffic-officer control. This page separates the two so you can plan your route.
How do I report a pothole or road damage in Cape Town?
Call the City of Cape Town on 0860 103 089 (24/7) or log the fault at eservices1.capetown.gov.za. Take a photo with a landmark if possible so the repair team can find it. Potholes on national roads (N1, N2) fall under SANRAL - report those at sanral.co.za.
How long do Cape Town roadworks take?
Most temporary road closures last 1-3 days. Lane closures for utility work are often 1-2 days. Resurfacing and rehabilitation projects run for 2-8 weeks with rolling closures. Road markings finish the same day. Check each entry above for the City's reported start and end dates.
Where does this road closure data come from?
From the City of Cape Town's official service alerts feed. We poll it every 15 minutes and render it per suburb.
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