Heads up: Comrades 2025 road closures announced
With just a few days to Comrades race day, eThekwini Municipality has released a list of roads that will be closed on Sunday, June 8.
THE prestigious and gruelling Comarades Marathon this Sunday, June 8 is a down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.
The 98th ultimate human race will result in several road closures from Cato Ridge to the Durban CBD.
The race is expected to draw tens of thousands of runners, spectators, and visitors to the city.
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To assist the public plan their route on time, the eThekwini Municipality has advised of road closures on the day.
The City said road closures along the Comrades Marathon route will be in effect for the whole day. The public is urged to note the following road closures on Sunday:
– Cato Ridge Town Area
– Eddie Hagan Road (Cato Ridge)
– Thousand Hills Drive (Halfway)
– Alverstone Road
– Kassier Road
– Inanda Road
– Winston Park
– Everton Road
– M13 West Bound
– Kloof Old Main Road
– Bottom of Fields Hill
– St Johns Avenue
– Otto Volek Road
– Josiah Gumede Road
– King Cetshwayo Highway
– 45th Cutting
– Sherwood on ramp
– N3 East Bound
– N3 (David Webster Street and Bram Fischer Road)
– Corner of Samora Machel Street and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (City Bound)
– Sandile Thusi Road (North Bound and South Bound lanes).
The City advised that the closure of Masabalala Yengwa Avenue south and north from Isaiah Ntshangase Road to Sandile Thusi Road will be effective from Thursday, June 5 until Tuesday, June 10 to allow for the setup and break down of structures.
The municipality also requests residents to support the marathon by keeping their surroundings clean, cheering for runners, and showing the warmth and hospitality Durban is known for.
“The Cleansing and Solid Waste unit will be cleaning the eThekwini boundary from Cato Ridge to the Moses Mabhida Stadium People’s Park ensuring that all waste is collected, and the route remains litter-free after the race.
“Waste receptacles will be strategically placed along the route to encourage responsible disposal from the spectators.”
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