JUBA – South Sudan’s Juba City Council has announced the temporary closure of several roads across the capital ahead of an Olympic sporting event, urging motorists and the public to cooperate with traffic authorities to ensure the smooth running of the activities.
In a public notice issued on 6 August, the council said the Olympic Day walk will be held on 8 August 2026, beginning at 7:00 a.m. from the Dr. John Garang Mausoleum.
Participants will walk through Custom–Nyakuron Road, the University of Juba Roundabout, Buluk, and Ministries Road, with traffic expected to be affected along the route.
To ensure the safety of participants, the council said the affected roads will be temporarily closed from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
“All users of the above-mentioned roads are notified to use alternative routes from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for the safety of participants of the event,” the notice states.
The advisory, signed by Chief Executive Officer Mogga Ngwangki Laki, urges motorists to plan their journeys in advance and cooperate with traffic officers who will be deployed along the route.
“The above-mentioned road sections shall be temporarily closed during the event,” the statement says.
The council also appealed to residents to follow the temporary traffic measures to help ensure the event is conducted without disruption.
“Please adhere to these directives and act accordingly to make this event successful,” the notice adds.
Motorists traveling to government offices, businesses, and other destinations along the route are advised to leave early or use alternative roads to avoid delays during the four-hour closure.
The National Olympic Day Community Walk is an annual event that promotes healthy living, physical fitness, and unity through sport.
It is expected to bring together athletes, students, government officials, and hundreds of residents from across Juba.
It is an annual event held to celebrate Olympic Day, which marks the founding of the modern Olympic Movement.
Organized by National Olympic Committees around the world, the walk encourages people of all ages to embrace physical activity, healthy living, friendship, and inclusion through sport.
Rather than focusing on competition, the event promotes community participation and highlights the Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship.
