In November 2019, the City’s Transport Directorate commenced with the second phase of the Bosmansdam Road upgrade. This entailed the rehabilitation of the westbound two-lane carriageway between Koeberg Road and Montague Gardens. The project is now complete and this stretch of road now has two carriageways, upgraded sidewalks and useful median with a total of four lanes.
The first phase was implemented between April 2018 and July 2019 and was focussed on the construction of the eastbound two-lane carriageway, which gave the transport link the capacity needed for two lanes in each direction. The first phase cost approximately R43 million.
The City and Private Partnership have invested over R60 million in both the first and second phase of upgrades and rehabilitation. The City has invested R20 million in the latest rehabilitation stage of this project.
The project was completed amid the difficult national lockdown conditions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as such, the original completion date of June 2020 was delayed.
‘I am pleased to see this project completed. This is a clear example of our commitment to implementing projects aimed at reducing congestion in our city. This is also a catalyst for improved land use and local industry growth. With the new Bosmansdam Road, access to this developing commercial and industrial zone is greatly improved. The new road also boasts solid pavement structures, durable road surfaces and pedestrian comfort to give all users a safe and great experience,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Alderman Felicity Purchase.
Both the new and the rehabilitated carriageways have been built to last for at least another 15 to 20 years.
‘I also want to commend the construction team who worked tirelessly to ensure the project is completed. We are most certainly moving towards our goal of alleviating congestion on our roads, one road project at a time. I want to thank the road users for their patience over those last few months while the works were underway; they had to endure driving in a single lane and are now reaping the fruits of their perseverance,’ said Alderman Purchase.