Work will commence after the afternoon peak hour traffic on Friday April 23 (at approximately 18:00) and is scheduled for completion before the start of morning peak hour traffic on Wednesday 28 April - after what will be a long weekend for many of the city's residents.
Work on this intersection has been scheduled for a period of expected reduced traffic flow over the weekend and the public holiday (Freedom Day) on Tuesday in order to minimise the inconvenience to motorists. Disruption of the smooth flow of traffic is nonetheless expected, and motorists are advised to avoid making use of the intersection as far as possible and take alternative routes.
The work forms part of the construction of the City's new Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) System and involves the construction of the bus lanes that will run through the middle of this intersection.
Road users will not be able to make right turns at the intersection and will also not be able to travel straight through the intersection along Oswald Pirow Street. The normal flow of traffic straight through Hertzog Boulevard will, however, still be possible during this period.
Directional signage will be erected to inform motorists of the following deviations in the immediate vicinity of the intersection:
Motorists travelling from other parts of the city in the direction of this intersection will be advised through directional signage boards of the following alternative routes:
If at all possible, motorists should try to avoid the intersection and follow alternative routes.
The City apologises to residents for the inconvenience that will be caused by these necessary road works, and thanks them for their patience during construction. The City has tried to reduce the inconvenience by ensuring that alternative routes are available during this period. Additional Traffic Officers will be on duty at the intersections that the deviation goes through to ensure a free flow of traffic.
For more information on Cape Town's new IRT system, please visit the City of Cape Town's website.
Find below a map showing the local deviations if road users cannot avoid the intersection:
Issued by:
Communication Department
City of Cape Town
Kylie Hatton
Manager, Media
City of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 4684
Cell: 082 874 4605