Road Closures & Roadworks in Observatory, Cape Town

0 active and 1 planned road alert in Observatory

Roadworks, resurfacing or road markings - traffic may still flow.

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Road Line Markings in Observatory

Yellow and white line repainting. Short-duration lane or parking restrictions while crews work.

Road MarkingsReported 36 days ago

Observatory along Addison Road, Alfred Street, Anson Street, Anzio Circle, Anzio Road, Anzio Road EB, Anzio Road WB, Arnold Street, Ash Street, Baker Street, Barrington Road, Bedford Street, Bellevliet Road, Bellstart Lane, Bishop Road, Blake Street, Bowden Road, Bristol Road, Burke Street, Burham Road, Cambridge Road, Campbell Street, Chamberlain Street, Clifton Terrace Road, Cole Street, Collingwood Road, Cook Street, Cranko Road, Crown Street, Dane Street, Darien Avenue, Disa Avenue, Dodds Road, Donne Street, Drake Street, Duke Street, Dove Street, Eden Road, Falmouth Road, Fairfield Road, Florence Avenue, Fir Street, Forfar Road, Franklin Street, George Street, Gordon Road, Grange Avenue, Green Passage, Grove Road, Groote Schuur Avenue EB, Groote Schuur Avenue WB, Groote Schuur Park Area, Hexagon Crescent, Herman Road, Herschel Park Area, Herschel Road, Howe Street, Howe Street, Irwell Street, Ivy Street, James Road, Kimberley Road, Kipling Street, Kotzee Road, Lens Lane, Liesbeek Way, Liskeard Road, Lynton Road, Lytton Street, London Road, Long Street, Lower Collingwood Road, Lower Main Road, Lower Rochester Road, Lower Scott Road, Lower Trill Road, Lower Wrensch Road, Luward Street, Malta Road, Milner Road, Molenvliet Park Area, Molenvliet Road, Naples, Nansen Street, Nares Street, Nelson Road, Neath Road, Norfolk Road, Norwich Avenue, Nuttall Road, Observatory Road, Oak Street, Oxford Road, Park, Park Villa Road, Penzance Road, Perth Road, Pitt Street, Polo Road, Pope Street, Rawson Street, Robins Road, Rochester Road, Roman Road, Scott Road, Selous Street, Seymour Street, Settlers Crescent NB, Settlers Crescent SB, Shannon Street, Speke Street, St Michaels Road, Stanley Road, Strubens Road, Sussex Road, Tasman Road, The Avenue, Trill Road, Tennyson Street, Upper Balfour Street, Waverley Road, Westgate Street, Wesley Street, Westoe Road, Westminster Road, William Street, Winchester Road, Willow Road, Wycroft Road, Wrensch Road and Yew Street.

Road markings

20 Mar 2026, 07:00 - 30 Jun 2026, 13:30

Report a Pothole or Road Problem in Observatory

Damaged road surface, broken signage, faulty traffic light or pothole in Observatory? Log it with the City.

0860 103 089(24/7)

Or log online at eservices1.capetown.gov.za

Frequently Asked Questions About Road Closures in Observatory

Are any roads closed in Observatory today?

No active road closures are currently reported for Observatory, Cape Town. Upcoming planned closures and active roadworks are listed above if any.

How do I report a pothole in Observatory?

Call the City of Cape Town on 0860 103 089 (24/7) or log it online at eservices1.capetown.gov.za. Include the street name in Observatory and a photo if you can. National roads are SANRAL - different number.

How long will the roadworks in Observatory take?

Most temporary road closures in Observatory last 1-3 days. Resurfacing runs for 2-8 weeks with rolling lane closures. Road line markings finish the same day. Each entry above shows the City's reported start and end dates.

Will load shedding affect traffic lights in Observatory?

Traffic lights in Observatory usually fail during load shedding unless the intersection is on a backup supply. Treat a dark intersection as a 4-way stop. The City prioritises major intersections for backup power.

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