Motorists across Gauteng, including those travelling in and around Kempton Park, are urged to prepare for significant traffic disruptions as law enforcement agencies roll out coordinated security operations for the G20 Leaders’ Summit on November 22 and 23.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Gauteng Traffic Police, Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni Metro Police Departments, together with the SAPS, announced that extensive rolling road closures, lane restrictions, and intermittent delays will be implemented across major highways and city routes.

The operation will affect all three metropolitan municipalities: Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni.

High-impact routes to be affected

Security operations will focus on national highways and high-volume urban corridors. Motorists should expect intermittent closures on major strategic routes, including:

National and Regional Routes

• N1: From Atterbury through Garsfontein, Delmas, Flying Saucer, Botha, John Vorster, Brakfontein, Samrand, Olifantsfontein, New Road, Allandale, Buccleuch, Winnie Mandela, Rivonia, 14th, Gordon, Maraisburg and N17/Rand Show.
• N3: North and south flyovers.
• N12: Including Elands, Voortrekker, Reading, Comaro, Kliprivier, Xavier, Uncle Charlie and Diepkloof.
• R21: Including the Atlas and Voortrekker off-ramps.
• R24/N12: Junction heading west towards Johannesburg.

M1: Woodmead through Marlboro, Grayston, Corlett, Atholl Oaklands, Glenhove, 11th Avenue, Oxford, St Andrew, Jan Smuts, Empire, Smit, Carr, Crown, Booysens, Xavier and Golden Highway.

Kempton Park residents travelling to OR Tambo, Pretoria, Johannesburg or surrounding areas are advised to anticipate delays, particularly on the R21, R24 and N12 interchange zones.

Also read: City ramps up CBD preparations ahead of G20 Summit

Urban route disruptions

• Sandton: 5th Street, Maude Street, Daisy Street, Rivonia Road, Grayston Drive and Katherine Street.
• Melrose Arch: Whiteley Road, Melrose Boulevard and Atholl Oaklands Road.
• Rosebank, Westcliff, Parkview: Oxford Road, Glenhove Road and Jan Smuts Avenue.
• Fourways: Winnie Mandela Drive.
• Roodepoort: Hendrick Potgieter Road.
• Nasrec: Rand Show Road, Booysens Reserve Road, Nasrec Road and Golden Highway (Nasrec).

Full closures and restricted access

Several areas will experience full road closures:

• Grayston Drive: Full closure on Saturday, 22 November between 04:00 and 10:00.
• Golden Highway: Fully closed between Rand Show Road and Soweto Highway from Wednesday, 19 November.
• Nasrec Road: Closed between Rand Show and Shaft 17 Road on 22 and 23 November, with limited access from the N17 traffic circle.
• Rand Show Road: Northern portion closed between the N1 and Nasrec Road during 22 and 23 November.
• Booysens Reserve Road: Closed between Crownwood Road and surrounding intersections with limited access.

In some areas, the southern portion of Nasrec Road will be converted into a dual carriageway to accommodate residents travelling to and from Ormonde View.

Convoy movement delays

Authorities warn that when official convoys move through, roads will be completely shut down. Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists will not be permitted to move through these zones until the convoy passes.

Reopening will follow, but delays of 30 minutes to one hour can be expected.

Motorists can expect delays from Saturday, November 22 to Sunday, November 23 from 07:30 to 10:00

Also read: Rolling road closures announced across Gauteng

Recommended alternative routes

Motorists are advised to use alternative corridors to minimise delays:

• Kempton Park / Ekurhuleni – Tshwane: Use the M57 instead of the R21.
• East–west travel: Use smaller regional routes through Germiston, Kempton Park or Bedfordview instead of the R24/N12.
• Roodepoort: Use Beyers Naudé Drive, Christiaan De Wet Road or Ontdekkers Road.
• Fourways: Main Road, Cedar Road and Witkoppen Road.
• Sandton / Rosebank / Parktown: Use parallel side streets such as Corlett Drive, Sandton Drive or 11th Avenue.
• Southern Johannesburg, Riverlea, Nasrec, Ormonde View: Use Chris Hani Road, Main Reef Road, Crownwood Road (Fordsburg–Crown Mines), Soweto Highway, N17, Aerodrome Road and Adcock Ingram Road.

The measures are necessary to ensure public safety and manage congestion during the high-security summit.

Clear signage, traffic officers and real-time updates will be in place. Emergency and essential services will receive priority access.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their journeys early, allow for additional travel time and avoid high-security routes wherever possible.