ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROAD CLOSURE ALERT
IQWEMBU CYCLE CHALLENGE – SUNDAY, 06 SEPTEMBER 2026
The Durban Metro Police Service advises motorists that there will be road closures and lane restrictions on Sunday, 06 September 2026, due to the Iqwembu Cycle Challenge.
Motorists are advised to plan their trips, use alternative routes where possible and allow extra travel time.
Affected roads:
1. Ruth First Highway Northbound at Sandile Thusi Road
Road closed.
No traffic will be allowed northbound on Ruth First Highway.
1. Ruth First Highway Northbound at Isaiah Ntshangase Road
Road closed.
No traffic will be allowed towards Isaiah Ntshangase Road.
1. Isaiah Ntshangase Road – Country Club Exit
Road closed towards Ruth First Highway.
Traffic will be diverted west on Isaiah Ntshangase Road.
1. Athlone Drive at Ruth First Highway Northbound On-Ramp
Road closed.
No traffic will be allowed northbound onto Ruth First Highway.
1. Sandile Thusi Road Eastbound between Masabalala Yengwa Avenue and Ruth First Highway
Left lane will be closed for cyclists.
1. Masabalala Yengwa Avenue Southbound between Isaiah Ntshangase Road and Sandile Thusi Road
Left lanes will be closed for cyclists.
1. Stalwart Simelane Street Northbound before Ruth First Highway
Lanes will be reduced.
Durban Metro Police officers will be deployed to assist with traffic control and to ensure the safety of cyclists and motorists.
Motorists are urged to drive carefully, follow traffic officers' instructions and obey all temporary road signs.
Ends
Issued by:
Durban Metro Police Service
Spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu
Contact: 031 311 2992
