Cape Town Tourism, the official Regional Tourism Organisation for the City of Cape Town, has issued an updated set of safety guidelines for motorists travelling in and around the Mother City this festive season. With thousands of visitors expected and holiday traffic increasing across major road corridors, travellers are encouraged to stay alert, plan ahead, and take simple precautions to ensure a smooth and safe journey.
Staying aware on Cape Town’s roads
Holiday travel in Cape Town is generally safe and trouble-free. However, a handful of intersections and arterial routes have experienced occasional smash-and-grab incidents. Whether you are a local resident returning home or a visitor navigating unfamiliar suburbs, heightened situational awareness is essential.
Recommended airport travel routes
To support safer and more predictable travel between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and key parts of the metro, the following routes are recommended:
- False Bay Area & Southern Suburbs: Use the M5 and N2, or combine the M3 and N2.
- Northern Suburbs: Follow the N1 > R300 > N2.
- Somerset West, Strand & Gordon’s Bay: Travel via the N2.
Motorists should exercise additional caution when approaching these N2 off-ramps and segments:
- N2 off-ramp to Borcherds Quarry Road
- N2 off-ramp to R300 (Bellville and Mitchells Plain directions)
- N2 off-ramp onto Airport Approach Road
- N2 off-ramp to Oliver Tambo Drive
- N2 section near Mew Way
High-risk intersections to approach with caution
Cape Town Tourism has highlighted several locationsin Cape Town that warrant elevated awareness due to previous incidents:
- Jakes Gerwel Drive & Jakkalsvlei Avenue
- Area: Bonteheuwel / Vanguard Estate
- 35th Street & Bishop Lavis Drive
- Area: Bishop Lavis
- Stellenbosch Arterial Road & Adam Tas Road
- Area: Saxonsea / Kuils River Industrial
- M10 & Stellenbosch Arterial Road near Belhar Cemetery
- Area: Belhar / Belhar Cemetery precinct
- Owen Road & 35th Street
- Area: Elsies River (Avondale)
- M12, Jan van Riebeeck Road near Elwood High School
- Area: Kuils River (Sarepta / Highbury East)
- Valhalla Drive & Jakkalsvlei Drive
- Area: Kalksteenfontein / Bonteheuwel
Practical safety tips for motorists
To reduce risks and ensure a more secure driving experience in Cape Town, Cape Town Tourism recommends the following:
- Store valuables such as mobile phones, handbags, wallets, and laptops out of sight - preferably in the boot or under the seat.
- Stay alert and aware of your surroundings, especially at intersections, traffic lights, and slow-moving traffic.
- Maintain a safe following distance to allow for strategic manoeuvring.
- Keep windows closed and doors locked, particularly when coming to a stop or entering high-risk zones
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