Chapman’s Peak Drive Closures in March 2026: What travellers need to know

Travellers planning to drive the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive in Cape Town during March 2026 should be aware of several temporary closures as scheduled engineering investigations take place along the route.

The exploratory work forms part of ongoing safety monitoring and long-term infrastructure planning on this iconic coastal road linking Hout Bay and Noordhoek. Engineers will be conducting geotechnical assessments and slope stability investigations to help ensure the continued safety and reliability of the route.

Scheduled Road closures

Travellers should note the following dates and times:

• Wednesday, 11 March 2026: Half-width road closure from 08:00 to 17:00
• Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Full road closure from 08:00 to 17:00
• Wednesday, 25 March 2026: Full road closure from 08:00 to 17:00

During full closure periods, no traffic will be able to pass through the route.

Travel Planning Tips

Motorists travelling between Hout Bay and Noordhoek are advised to plan their journeys outside the closure windows or make use of alternative routes around the Cape Peninsula.

Travellers are advised to plan alternative routes during these hours. Recommended alternatives include:

• Ou Kaapse Weg (M64) – From Noordhoek, head north via Ou Kaapse Weg, which reconnects to Hout Bay via Constantia Nek, offering a scenic mountain drive.
• Silvermine Road – Ideal for local traffic, this route runs parallel to the western side of Table Mountain National Park and can be used to bypass the closure.
• Main Road (M6) via Fish Hoek – Though slightly longer, this coastal route provides a reliable and safe alternative with spectacular sea views.

Although these temporary disruptions may affect travel plans, the investigations are part of the drive’s continuous programme of safety monitoring and infrastructure planning. 

The work helps ensure that Chapman’s Peak Drive remains one of South Africa’s safest and most spectacular scenic routes for motorists, cyclists and visitors exploring the Cape Town region.

For travellers including Chapman’s Peak Drive in a Cape Peninsula road trip, checking road conditions in advance and allowing extra travel time is recommended.

 

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