JMPD Issues Springboks vs All Blacks Traffic Warning: Ellis Park Road Closures, Times and Routes
- Major road closures will start on Friday night and remain in place throughout match day, affecting several routes around Ellis Park
- Springboks and All Blacks fans have been urged to plan ahead, with limited stadium parking and heavy traffic expected in the area
- Alternative travel options include park-and-ride buses, taxi shuttles, Gautrain and PRASA, while the M1 and M2 can be used by motorists
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The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has issued a major traffic warning ahead of the Springboks' clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
Supporters travelling to the match should expect significant restrictions around the stadium. The JMPD will deploy officers in New Doornfontein from 06:00 to 23:00 on Saturday, while additional traffic personnel will assist at key intersections.
When will the Ellis Park road closures start?
The main road closures begin at 22:00 on Friday, 21 August, and continue until 22:00 on Saturday, 22 August.
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The affected roads are:
- Joe Slovo Drive
- Sivewright Avenue
- Currey Street
- Beit Street
- Siemert Street
- Charlton Terrace
- Van Beek Street
- Susie Street
- Bertrams Road
- Albertina Sisulu Road
- Saratoga Avenue
- Erin Street
- Miller Street
- Voorhout Street
- 4th Street
Motorists are advised to avoid these roads during the closure period. The JMPD specifically identifies the M1 and M2 highways as alternative routes.
Several intersections will also be closed, including:
- Albertina Sisulu Street and Gous Street
- Albertina Sisulu Street and Dawe Street
- Albertina Sisulu Street and Princess Street
- Bertrams Street and Voorhout Street
- Bertrams Street and Fitzroy Street
- Bertrams Street and Erin Street
- Charlton Terrace Street and Van Beek Street
- Sivewright Street and Suzie Street
- Sivewright Street and Currey Street
- Sivewright Street and Beit Street
- Upperail Street and Miller Street
- Siemert Street and Currey Street
- Beit Street and Dora Street
- Beit/Park Street and Erin Street
- Miller Street and 9th Street
- South Park Parkade
- South Park Lane and 5th Street
- South Park Lane and 4th Street
- Miller Street and South Park Lane/4th Street
How can Springboks fans get to Ellis Park?
The JMPD is encouraging supporters to consider public transport instead of driving directly to the stadium. Limited parking will be available and heavy traffic is expected.
Park-and-ride buses
A dedicated park-and-ride service will operate from 13:00 to 15:00.
Departure points include:
- Clearwater Mall
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch
- Mall of Africa
- Centurion Mall
- Menlyn Park
- Greenstone Shopping Centre
- East Rand Mall
- The Glen Shopping Centre
- Gold Reef City
- Sandton City
- The Grove Mall
The final return bus will leave Ellis Park no later than 20:00, so supporters using the service should keep this cut-off time in mind.
Taxi shuttles
Taxi shuttle services will be available from:
- Eastgate Mall
- St John's College, Houghton Estate
Gautrain and PRASA
Fans can use the Gautrain to Park Station before connecting to PRASA services to Ellis Park Train Station.
E-hailing
For supporters using e-hailing services, the designated drop-off and pick-up location is:
- Umjantshi House, Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein
What should motorists do?
For anyone who needs to drive through Johannesburg on Saturday, the key points are:
- Avoid the Ellis Park and New Doornfontein area where possible
- Take the M1 or M2 instead of affected local roads
- Allow considerably more time for your journey
- Do not assume normally accessible intersections will remain open
- If attending the match, consider using public transport or park-and-ride
- If using the park-and-ride service, remember that the final return bus leaves by 20:00
The JMPD has urged road users to "plan ahead and use alternative routes" and exercise patience during the disruptions.
Springboks vs All Blacks tickets remain available
Briefly News previously reported that tickets for the Springboks vs All Blacks clash at Ellis Park were still available on Friday, despite the match having been declared sold out weeks earlier.
The official ticketing platform was showing seats for Saturday's 17:10 kick-off, with prices ranging from R850 to R4,000. The Springboks also directed supporters to the official platform after limited tickets returned to sale.
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