Road closures: 2026 State of the Nation Address
06 February 2026
The annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) takes place on Thursday, 12 February. The City’s Traffic Services reminds the public that road closures will be in place in the lead up, during and after the event.
The event will once again take place at the City Hall.
Traffic flow in and around the CBD will be affected by road closures before, during and after the event. Some of these closures will be in place from the 7 February until 28 February 2026. Available parking space in some areas will also be affected.
Although signage will be installed in the affected areas, motorists are requested to please familiarise themselves with the list of road closures and plan their routes accordingly.
A list of road closures can be accessed here.
Motorists are requested to:
- Limit non-essential travel in the CBD area over the period in question
- Factor in additional travelling time if they must move in/out or around the CBD and surrounds, as traffic volumes will likely be elevated
- Plan routes accordingly
- Keep intersections free between light changes as blocking interchanges causes further delays
- Be patient and courteous
Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
