diff --git a/pkg/feature/templates/servicemesh/base/smcp.tmpl b/pkg/feature/templates/servicemesh/base/smcp.tmpl
index f9347b61055..eb9aead9f3c 100644
--- a/pkg/feature/templates/servicemesh/base/smcp.tmpl
+++ b/pkg/feature/templates/servicemesh/base/smcp.tmpl
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ spec:
       defaultConfig:
         terminationDrainDuration: 35s
   gateways:
+    openshiftRoute:
+      enabled: false
     ingress:
       service:
         metadata: