Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions Announced for Letsgo Potch Marathon

The traffic interventions are being implemented by municipal traffic authorities, the South African Police Service (SAPS), and event organizers to ensure public safety during the Letsgo Potch Marathon, which is expected to draw approximately 4,500 runners to the city.

The traffic management plan divides affected thoroughfares into specific zones, outlining full closures, partial closures, and monitored open routes to manage the flow of traffic around the course.

Friday, 16 October – Evening Preparations

• Borcherds Street (between Hoffman Street and Steve Biko Street): Fully closed from 18:00 to 00:00.

• Esselen Street (between Molen Street and Thabo Mbeki Drive): Fully closed from 22:00 to 00:00.

Saturday, 17 October – Full Road Closures (No Through Traffic)

• Hoffman Street (between Meyer Street and Esselen Street): Closed from 02:00 to 11:30.

• Borcherds Street (between Hoffman Street and Steve Biko Street): Closed from 02:00 to 11:30.

• Esselen Street (between Malherbe Street and Steve Biko Street): Closed from 02:00 to 11:30.

• Meyer Street (from Steve Biko Street to Silver Street / Meyer Street Bridge): Closed from 04:00 to 11:30.

• Molen Street (between Esselen Street and Rissik Street): Full closure with execution time to be confirmed.

Saturday, 17 October – Partial Road Closures (Controlled Access)

• Thabo Mbeki Drive / Esselen Street Intersection: Partially closed from 04:00 to 11:30.

• Steve Biko Street (between Meyer Street and Gerrit Dekker Street): Partially closed from 04:30 to 11:00.

• Meyer Street (between Silver Street and Vyncke Street): Partially closed from 04:30 to 11:00.

• Gerrit Dekker Street (between Molen Street and Calderbank Street): Partially closed from 04:30 to 09:30.

Saturday, 17 October – Open Routes with Active Traffic Control

• Calderbank Street (Full length): Open with active traffic control from 04:30 to 09:30.

• Silver Street (between Rissik Street and Meyer Street): Open with active traffic control from 04:30 to 11:00.

• R53 Eleaser Crossing: Open with visible traffic patrols from 04:30 to 11:00.

Beyond the road restrictions, the event serves as a major national athletic fixture centered around the North West Cricket Oval, which acts as the designated start and finish point for all categories. In addition to the local field, the marathon incorporates both the Athletics South Africa (ASA) National 10km Championships and the South African Police Service (SAPS) National Half Marathon Championships. Four distinct distance events are scheduled to start in staggered intervals throughout early Saturday morning:

• 42.2km Marathon: Begins at 05:15.

• 21.1km Half Marathon: Begins at 06:00.

• 10km Race: Begins at 07:00.

• 5km Race: Begins at 08:00.

  

Local traffic officials and event coordinators request that residents plan travel in advance, allow extra travel time, utilize alternative routes, and comply with all directives issued by marshals and law enforcement on the ground. Coordinated emergency medical access will remain active across affected zones throughout the weekend. 

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Further event details, including detailed route maps and community notices, are accessible in the official event documentation, online at entryninja.com, or via direct inquiry at info@letsgosouthafrica.co.za.

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