The Two Oceans Marathon is set to take place in Cape Town on 13 and 14 April 2024, and we have all the road closure details to help you plan your travels.
The 56 kilometres ultramarathon and 21 kilometres half-marathon, held annually attracts thousands of participants, is a sought-after sport event on the Cape Town calendar.
Road Closures
Due to the marathon, many Cape Town roads will be closed on Saturday, 13 April, and Sunday, 14 April 2024. This list is provisional and subject to change.
13 April Road Closures
Road Closure
Closure Times
Main Road-Newlands: Between Klipper Road and Letterstedt Road
3:30am-6am
Main Road-Newlands to Claremont: Between Letterstedt Road and Protea Road
3:30am-6am
Main Road- Claremont to Wynberg: From Protea Road to Piers Road
4:45-6:15am
Main Road- Wynberg to Diep River: From Piers Road to De Waal Road / Kendal Road
5-6:45am
Main Road-Diep River to Retreat: From De Waal Road / Kendal Road to Tokai Road
5:30 –7:15am
Main Road-Retreat to Steenberg: From Tokai Road to Steenberg Road
5:30 –7:15am
Main Road-Steenberg to Muizenberg: From Steenberg Road to Atlantic Road
5:30-7:45am
Main Road: Muizenberg to Fish Hoek
Local access only between Muizenberg (Atlantic Road) and Kalk Bay (Clairvaux Road).
Motorists travelling south and north will be diverted over Ou Kaapse Weg. Traffic travelling to and from Kommetjie / Simonstown Roads through Fish Hoek will be diverted via Beach Road.
5:45-8:30am
Kommetjie Road: Fish Hoek: From Main Road to Corsair Way, Sun Valley – motorists to share westbound (direction Kommetjie) lane. Runners use eastbound lane. Drive slowly with caution.
6-8:45am
Corsair Way: Sun Valley: From Kommetjie Road to Frigate Crescent. Both lanes closed.
6:15-8:45am
Frigate Crescent: Sun Valley: From Corsair Way to Dory Walk
6:15-9:30am
Chebec Crescent: Sun Valley: From Dory Walk to Dhow Street
6:15-9:30am
Ou Kaapse Weg
Both Directions: Expect Delays – Stop / Go control at Noordhoek Main Road.
6:15-9:30am
Noordhoek Main Road
Local access only. Northbound lane closed. Traffic to share southbound lane. Drive slowly with caution.
6:15-9:30am
Chapman’s Peak Drive
Spectators permitted to enter from Hout Bay to the various picnic spots from the Hout Bay side only until 07h00.
3:30-10:30am
Hout Bay Main Road
From Chapman’s Peak to Victoria Road Circle
Traffic coming into Hout Bay will be detoured away from Victoria Road Circle to Valley and then Disa River Roads. Runners will be in the southbound lane (direction Noordhoek).
7-10:45am
Hout Bay Road
From Victoria Road Circle to Disa River Road
Totally closed to traffic.
7-11:15am
Hout Bay Road
From Disa River Road to Constantia Nek A convoy system for motorists will operate under the direction of the traffic department. Runners will be in eastbound lane (direction Constantia Nek) i.e. their left
7:15-11:30am
Rhodes Drive
Constantia Nek to Canterbury Road Circle
Both directions closed to traffic
7:45am-12:30pm
Rhodes Drive
Canterbury Road Circle to Union Avenue
Traffic may only travel south. Runners will be in lane heading towards Cape Town (their left). Please note: Kirstenbosch Gardens and Restaurant will be accessible to the public.
7:45am-12:30pm
M3 – Union Avenue
Rhodes Drive/Newlands Avenue to UCT
Left lane will be coned off for athletes, right lane will always remain open for motorists travelling towards Cape Town. Please drive cautiously. Please note: Rhodes Memorial will be accessible to the public.
7am-1pm
Princess Anne Avenue
Accesses to and from M3 Northbound closed. Please note: Rhodes Memorial will be accessible to the public.
7am-1pm
14 April Road Closures
Road Closure
Closure Times
Main Road: Newlands: Between Klipper Road and Letterstedt Road
3:30-7:30am
Main Road: Newlands to Claremont: Between Letterstedt Road and Protea Road
3:30-7:30am
Protea Road: Between Main Road and the M3. NB: There will be no access to the M3 via Protea Road and Newlands Road.
6-7:30am
Paradise Road: Protea Road to Edinburgh Drive
6-7:30am
M3 Southbound: From Princess Anne Avenue to Kendal Road
6:30-8:15am
Kendal Road: Between Spaanschemat River Road and Edison Road
6:30-8:15am
Spaanschemat River Road: From Doorddrift Road to Ladies Mile Extension
6-8:15am
Ladies Mile Extension: Between Saanchita River Road and Constantia Main Road
6:30-8:30am
Parish Road: From Constantia Main Road to Southern Cross Drive
6:45-8:45am
Constantia Main Road: Between Pagasvlei Road and Constantia Village Shopping Centre Entrance Both directions – local access only.
6:45-8:30am
Southern Cross Drive: From Brommersvlei Road to Rhodes Drive
6:45-9am
Rhodes Drive: Southern Cross Drive to Canterbury Road Circle Both directions closed to traffic.
6:45-9:30am
Rhodes Drive: Canterbury Road Circle to Union Avenue Traffic may only travel south. Runners will be in lane heading towards Cape Town (their left). Please note Kirstenbosch Gardens and Restaurant will be accessible to the public.
7-10am
M3 – Union Avenue: Rhodes Drive/Newlands Ave to UCT The left lane will be closed for athletes, and the right lane will remain open for motorists travelling to Cape Town. Please drive cautiously. Please note: Rhodes Memorial will be accessible to the public.
6:30 – 10:30am
Princess Anne Avenue: Accesses to and from M3 Northbound closed. Please note: Rhodes Memorial will be accessible to the public
6:30 – 10:30am
Parking
For the full parking details, please visit here (hyperlink here with www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/event_race_day/parking-shuttle-service/)
Contact Details
For more information, visit www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/
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