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Route guide

Southern Suburbs to Cape Town City Centre

Route M3 (Blue Route, Edinburgh Drive and Philip Kgosana Drive)About 18 kmDrive 20–50 minutes at peak

The M3 is the main route from Tokai and Constantia into town, but the traffic lights through Bishopscourt and Newlands slow everything at peak.

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Before you leave

  • No tolls on this route.
  • Leave before 6:30 to beat the queue at the Newlands robots.
  • Expect roadworks between Newlands and Wynberg during the City's M3 congestion project.

Tokai to Newlands

Blue Route peak trafficHazardRoad know-how

Heavy inbound traffic from Tokai and Bergvliet from about 6:30. Keep a safe gap.

Robots through Bishopscourt and NewlandsHazardRoad know-how

The M3 stops being a freeway here, with several traffic lights on Edinburgh Drive and Union Avenue. Queues build at each one.

M3 congestion projectRoadworksRoad know-how

The City plans changes to the intersections between Newlands and Wynberg from late 2026. Follow temporary signs.

Newlands to Cape Town City Centre

Hospital BendLane adviceRoad know-how

The M3 and N2 share the road past Groote Schuur. Know whether you need the N2 or the M3 into town before you get there.

Philip Kgosana DriveTipRoad know-how

The old De Waal Drive takes you along the mountain into the Gardens and the city centre.

AlternativesTipRoad know-how

Main Road (M4) and the M5 run parallel through the suburbs. Slower, but useful if the M3 is blocked.

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