City of Cape Town invests R8.5 million to improve Khayelitsha road
The City of Cape Town’s transport directorate will be investing approximately R8.5 million (US$586 122) to fix up a 1,253km stretch road in Khayelitsha.
CAPE TOWN, April 8 (ANA) – The City of Cape Town’s transport directorate on Thursday said it would be investing around R8.5 million (about US$586,000) to fix up a 1,253km stretch of road in Khayelitsha.
Mayoral committee member for transport, Felicity Purchase, visited the road which stretches from Jafta K Masemola Road between Bonga Drive and Icelekwana Street on Wednesday.
She said the construction would take approximately 25 days to complete, pending on the weather and unforeseen delays and construction that will be taking place between 8am and 4pm.
She said part of the road work included removing old asphalt and replacing it with a new layer.
“This upgrade is implemented in line with our commitment to delivering basic services that will improve the lives of our residents. The transport directorate is working around the clock, on roads across the city, to improve infrastructure,” Purchase said.
“We are doing as much as we can, and I want to assure residents all over Cape Town that we are addressing road maintenance in a systemic, and planned manner.”
She said the surface of this specific road, located in the heart of the township, was currently in a poor condition mainly because of grey water being thrown in the road.
Purchase urged residents to refrain from using roads as a disposal of water as water poses the biggest threat to road surfaces.
She said once completed, motorists travelling along the road will have a better driving experience and residents and pedestrians will be out of danger.
A notice has been given to residents that lane closures will be implemented and traffic controlled by a stop and go system.
“Should lane closures not provide safe working space, temporary road closures will be in place and where detours are required, detour signage will direct motorists,” Purchase said.
Residents are also expecting dusty conditions during construction.
She said congestion is expected and have urged motorists to make use of alternative routes during this time
“We understand that roadworks come with a level of inconvenience, and we urge all to be patient with us during the construction period. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience,” Purchase said.
– African News Agency (ANA); Editing by Devereaux Morkel
