Rhe City of Cape Town has urged residents and commuters to anticipate delays and consider alternative routes where possible as the construction work related to the roll-out of the MyCiTi bus service to Claremont.
As from Tuesday, 29 April, one lane on Imam Haron Road will be closed to traffic between the intersections with Stanhope Road and First Avenue for traffic travelling towards the M5.
CAPE TOWN FACING TRAFFIC DELAYS OVER MYCITI CONSTRUCTION
The City of Cape Town said Stanhope Road connects Main Road (M4) with Palmyra Road and Imam Haron Road and is one of the most challenging sections that will be affected as part of the roll-out of the second phase of the MyCiTi bus service to connect commuters from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha with Claremont and Wynberg.
What to expect from 29 April for approximately six months:
- One right-turn lane closure from Stanhope Road onto Imam Haron Road. One right-turn lane will remain open
- One right-turn lane closure from Palmyra Road into Stanhope Road. The remaining lane will be used for traffic to continue straight or turn right
- One lane on Imam Haron Road, between Stanhope Road and First Avenue, will be closed to traffic travelling towards the M5
- A full road closure at the intersection of Stanley Road and Imam Haron Road
- No right turns from Roseville, Oakfield, Ravensworth and Wade Roads onto Imam Haron Road
What to expect from 14 May for approximately six months due to the MyCiTi construction work:
- A full road closure on Imam Haron Road in both directions between Cook Road and Markham Road, the detour is via Markham Road
- One lane closure on Imam Haron Road from Markham Road to Selous Road towards Kenilworth, the detour is via Markham Road. Full road closures at the intersections of Imam Haron Road and Columbus, Markham and Franklin Roads
WHAT ARE THE MITIGATION MEASURES?
The City of Cape Town said some of the mitigation measures include:
- Temporary signage and flag personnel will be deployed to help keep traffic flowing and ensure the safety of all road users
- Disruptive work will be restricted to between 09:00 and 15:00 on weekdays
- If needed, work will take place after hours, from 19:00 on Friday to 06:00 on Monday, and residents will be notified in advance
- Pedestrians will be accommodated with safe passage, including temporary crossings
- One lane in each direction will be open to traffic at all times
Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas said the project team is trying their best to limit the impact on road users. Work on the roads themselves will only happen outside of the peak periods, and the contractor will ensure that traffic is accommodated in both directions at all times.
“I encourage residents to anticipate delays as roadworks are always disruptive. Best is to plan and to consider alternative routes to destinations as far as possible,” he said.
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