Motorists are advised to expect some disruption to the free flow of traffic at the intersection of Boundary Rd and the R27 for the weekend of Friday 5 – Monday 8 March 2010.

A median closure at the intersection of Boundary Road and the R27 (Marine Drive) will be in effect. This is to allow for work to be conducted for the construction of Cape Town’s new Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) system, specifically for work on the transport corridor along the R27 from Milner Road to Racecourse Road.

Engineers will commence work after the morning rush hour peak on Friday 5 March and will finish their work before the morning rush hour period on Monday 8 March 2010.

Motorists travelling past this intersection should please note the following alternative routes that will be in place to accommodate the flow of traffic. Directional information signage will be erected as well.

• Motorists travelling along Marine Drive outbound will not be able to turn right into Boundary Road, instead having to detour via Loxton Road, back along Union Road.
  
  
• Motorists travelling along Marine Drive inbound will not be able to turn right into Lagoon Beach, instead having to detour via Milner Road.
  
  
• Motorists travelling along Boundary Road towards Marine Drive will be forced to detour via Union Road, into Loxton Road and back onto Marine Drive.

The City apologises to residents for the inconvenience 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 and by instituting these road works out of peak traffic periods.

For more information on Cape Town’s new IRT system, please visit www.capetown.gov.za/irt