The City of Cape Town’s Transport Directorate is set to commence with the construction of non-motorised transport (NMT) facilities in Grassy Park on 18 August 2021, for a period of 15 months, pending inclement weather and unforeseen delays.
The objective of this project is to create a safe and convenient environment for commuters, pedestrians and cyclists while at the same time, ensuring universal access and design for pedestrians with special needs, to achieve more effective non-motorised mobility.
Work will take place from Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 17:00.
The works will entail:
- Construction of walking lanes
- Accommodation of vehicular traffic, cyclists and pedestrians
- Earthworks and verge levelling
- Implementation of hard and soft landscaping and improving pedestrian environment
The works will take place along a number of roads including the following:
- Lake Road reserve between 7th and 8th Avenue
- Rooikrans Avenue reserve between Italian Road and Perth Road
- Zeekoe Road reserve between 5th Avenue and Fisherman’s Walk
- 2nd Avenue reserve between Lake Road and Old Strandfontein Road
- 3rd Avenue reserve between Lake Road and Old Strandfontein Road
- 4th Avenue reserve between Lake Road and Old Strandfontein Road
- Klip Road reserve between St. Louis Way and Buck Road and/or Stanley Road
- 5th Avenue reserve between Atkins Road and Kudu Avenue
- Victoria Road reserve between Klip Road and 8th Avenue
- Victoria Road reserve between 8th Avenue and Rooikrans Avenue.
It must be noted that:
- Traffic may have to be deviated onto a half-width roadway or single lane route past or through the construction areas while work is ongoing
- There is a possibility of night work and work on weekends and public holidays
- Appropriate signage will be in place and road users are requested to please adhere to the signage displayed over this period
These facilities are implemented to provide improved access, but residents can also look forward to an aesthetically pleasing environment, once completed, which will contribute to a sense of pride and place.
The City apologises for any inconvenience, and appreciates residents’ cooperation and patience while we complete this much needed work.