Cape Town night roadworks on 5 roads until 15 December: where and when

The City of Cape Town is resurfacing five roads in Blaauwberg, Bothasig, Panorama, Parow and Bellville at night, from 19:00 to 05:30 every day, until 15 December 2026 (City of Cape Town). The finish date depends on the weather and on there being no unforeseen delays, the City says (City of Cape Town).

Work is already under way on Otto Du Plessis Drive, where a stop-and-go system is in place. The City suggests using other routes while the crews are working (City of Cape Town).

Which roads are affected, and from when?

Source: City of Cape Town. All dates are "if all goes according to plan", the City says.

Why is the work happening at night?

To avoid adding to daytime congestion, according to the City's Urban Mobility Directorate. The trade-off is noise: residents and businesses near these roads can expect some at night (City of Cape Town).

What are the crews actually doing?

They are milling off the old asphalt and laying new hot-mix asphalt, and replacing damaged kerbs (City of Cape Town).

What should drivers do?

The City asks road users to be cautious and alert around the work zones (City of Cape Town). If you drive these roads after 19:00, expect delays and temporary traffic control, and plan another route if you can (IOL). The City has not published a night-by-night lane closure schedule (Cape Town ETC).