Traffic & Updates

Cape Town's roads, in one feed

Accidents, roadworks, closures and community news for e-hailing drivers and commuters — posted by the team and updated through the day.

Traffic

Heavy congestion on the N1 inbound

Stop-start traffic is building on the N1 inbound between Brackenfell and the Black River Parkway. Expect delays of 25–35 minutes during the morning peak.…

2w ago
Accident

Multi-vehicle collision on the M5 near Lansdowne

A multi-vehicle collision is blocking the two right lanes on the M5 southbound near the Lansdowne Road interchange. Emergency services are on scene. Traffic is…

2w ago
Traffic

Wet weather slowing traffic across the metro

A cold front has brought steady rain across Cape Town and traffic is moving slowly on most major routes, including the N2, M3 and Koeberg interchange. Allow…

2w ago
Roadworks

Lane closures on the N2 near Borcherds Quarry

Roadworks have started on the N2 near the Borcherds Quarry off-ramp, with one lane closed in each direction until further notice. The work is scheduled to run…

2w ago
Closure

Koeberg Road closed this weekend for repairs

A section of Koeberg Road in Maitland will be fully closed from Saturday 06:00 to Sunday 18:00 for urgent surface repairs. Detours will be signposted via…

2w ago
Community News

Uber and Bolt fare adjustments for Cape Town

Both Uber and Bolt have announced small fare adjustments for the Cape Town region, effective this week, citing higher fuel costs. Check your driver app for the…

2w ago
Community News

New e-hailing pickup zone opens at the CTICC

A dedicated e-hailing pickup and drop-off zone has opened at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, making collections during events far smoother.…

2w ago
Roadworks

Resurfacing underway on Voortrekker Road

Resurfacing work is underway on Voortrekker Road through Parow and Bellville, with temporary lane restrictions in place between 09:00 and 15:00 on weekdays.…

2w ago