The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes to inform the public that certain roads will be closed around the FNB Stadium Precinct on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, for the high-profile Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates Football Club and Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club.
The gates will open at 15h30, with the match kicking off at 19h30 and expected to end at 21h15.A contraflow traffic management system will be in place on Nasrec Road to facilitate smoother movement.
It will be active from the N17 traffic circle to Shaft 17 Road on the northern side of the stadium, and from Adcock Ingram Road to Recreation Road on the southern side.
The system will provide additional lanes towards the stadium before the match (ingress) and additional lanes away from the stadium after the game (egress).Road closures will be implemented at 18h00.
Spectators are strongly advised to arrive as early as possible to allow ample time to find parking and avoid being caught in traffic disruptions during the implementation of road closures.
Specific road closures and traffic diversions include: Soweto Highway: Closed to general traffic between the N1 bridge and Mentz Street in Booysens.
This route will be reserved for Rea Vaya bus services. Nasrec Road: Affected between Shaft 17 and Recreation Road.
Public Transport: Spectators using public transport will be dropped off at the transportation hub on Landbou Road.
Egress Specifics: During egress, Adcock Ingram Road will be closed to prevent traffic from moving towards the stadium.
Similarly, Aerodrome Road will be closed to push traffic away from the venue more efficiently.
Road users should expect heavy traffic and disruptions on the following routes: Nasrec Road (between Rifle Range Road and Main Reef Road).
Randshow Road (between Nasrec Road and the N1 North on-ramp). Golden Highway (between Rand Show Road and Soweto Highway).
N17 (between Nasrec Road and the N1 North on-ramp). M1 (South and North) and N1 (South and North).
Booysens Reserve Road (between Crownwood Road and Nasrec Road) it is set to be interrupted.
JMPD personnel will be deployed and stationed at key intersections to ensure the safety of pedestrians, enforce traffic regulations, and assist with traffic flow.
To avoid the FNB Stadium Precinct, motorists are encouraged to use: N1 Highway, M1 Highway, and N12 Highway. Main Reef Road, Aerodrome Road, and Adcock Ingram Road.
We appeal to residents in the Riverlea and Ormonde areas to be patient, as the high volume of traffic for this night game may make leaving or returning home difficult.
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
