The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) looks forward to keeping traffic and security under control during the momentous occasion of Johannesburg hosting the G20 Summit this week.​ In preparation for the arrival of international leaders, delegates, and global stakeholders, the JMPD, working closely with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP), Tshwane and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Departments, and the South African Police Service (SAPS), will lead a coordinated traffic and security operation across Gauteng on 22 and 23 November 2025.

JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla says that as the host city, Johannesburg will see the largest concentration of traffic control, convoy escorting, and route protection operations, and the JMPD will play an important role in ensuring public safety and securing movement across all key corridors.

“Although this is a joint provincial operation, the JMPD is at the forefront given Johannesburg’s role as the host city for the G20 Summit. Our officers will be deployed in large numbers across major routes, ensuring secure convoy movement and keeping traffic flowing wherever possible,” notes Fihla.

He adds that the increased visibility of JMPD officers is essential to maintaining order and ensuring the safety of residents and international delegates.

“The JMPD’s presence on the roads is critical during this period. We are working hand-in-hand with other law-enforcement partners, but Johannesburg’s streets are our responsibility, and we are prepared,” Fihla stresses.

Fihla adds that residents and all road users should take note of the following operation schedule to ease and assist with their movements on the roads: On Saturday 22 November and Sunday 23 November 2025 rolling road closures in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni will commence in the mornings from 07am to 10am and evenings from 5pm to 8pm.

Affected metropolitan areas:

• City of Johannesburg
• City of Tshwane
• City of Ekurhuleni

Affected routes and road networks

Major National and Regional Routes:

• N1 Atterbury / Garsfontein / Delmas / Flying Saucer / Botha / John Vorster Drive / Brakfontein / Samrand / Olifantsfontein / New Road / Allandale / Buccleuch / Winnie Mandela / Rivonia / 14th / Gordon / Maraisburg / N17 / Rand Show
• N3 South / N3 North flyover
• N12 Elands / Voortrekker / Reading / Comaro / Kliprivier / Xavier / Uncle Charlie / Diepkloof
• R21 South and Atlas off-ramp / R21 South and Voortrekker off-ramp
• R24 West and N12 West junction
• M1 Woodmead / Marlboro / Grayston / Corlett / Athol Oaklands / Glenhove / 11th Avenue / Oxford / St Andrew / Jan Smuts / Empire / Smit / Carr / M2 Crown / Booysens / Xavier / Golden Highway

Major Arterial and Urban Roads

Sandton:

• 5th Street • Maude Street • Daisy Street • Rivonia Road • Grayston Drive • Katherine Street

Melrose Arch:

• Whiteley Road • Melrose Boulevard • Athol Oaklands Road

Rosebank, Westcliff, Parkview:

• Oxford Road • Glenhove Road • Jan Smuts Avenue

Fourways:

• Winnie Mandela Drive
• Roodepoort:
• Hendrick Potgieter Road

Nasrec:

• Rand Show Road • Booysens Reserve Road • Nasrec Road • Golden Highway (Nasrec)

Specific road closures

• Grayston Drive fully closed on Saturday, 22 November 2025 (04h00 – 10h00)
• Golden Highway fully closed between Rand Show Road and Soweto Highway from 19 November 2025
• Nasrec Road closed between Rand Show Road and Shaft 17 Road on 22–23 November
• Partial access on Nasrec Road from the N17 traffic circle
• Rand Show Road (north) closed between the N1 and Nasrec Road on 22–23 November
• Booysens Reserve Road closed between Crownwood Road with restricted access at surrounding intersections.

Alternative Routes

• M57 as an alternative to the R21
• Regional roads via Germiston, Kempton Park, and Bedfordview instead of R24/N12
• Roodepoort: Beyers Naudé, Christiaan De Wet, Ontdekkers Road
• Fourways: Main Road, Cedar Road, Witkoppen Road
• Sandton/Rosebank/Parktown: side streets parallel to Oxford, Jan Smuts, and Rivonia Road
• Southern Johannesburg/Nasrec: Chris Hani Road, Main Reef Road, Crownwood Road, Soweto Highway, N17, Aerodrome Road, Adcock Ingram Road

Fihla emphasises that: “When convoys are moving, full closures are unavoidable. Delays of up to one hour may occur, but we will reopen roads as soon as the route is cleared. The public’s patience is vital during these high-security operations.”

Written by Sascha-Lee Joseph