The intersection of DF Malan Street with Hertzog Boulevard will be closed to motorists on 19 February for five days for the construction of Cape Town’s new Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) system.

The Hertzog Boulevard median crossing at DF Malan Street will be closed from 18:00 on Friday 19 February 2010 until 14:00 on Wednesday 24 February 2010. During that time motorists will not be able to turn right from Hertzog Boulevard into DF Malan Street or right into Hertzog Boulevard from DF Malan. For a map of the closure, please click here.

Motorists departing from Standard Bank will also not be able to cross the Hertzog Boulevard intersection in order to travel along DF Malan Street or to turn right into the eastbound carriageway of Hertzog Boulevard. These motorists will be diverted temporarily via the new bus turn-around facility to the west of the intersection during the construction.


Motorists traveling along DF Malan Street towards Hertzog Boulevard wishing to turn right towards Heerengracht are advised to turn right into Bartholomeu Dias Boulevard.

Motorists will be allowed to turn left into Hertzog Boulevard from DF Malan as well as left from the Civic Centre and Standard Bank Building basement parking areas.

On completion, the IRT vehicles will operate in their own dedicated red lanes along Hertzog Boulevard. The IRT system will provide Capetonians with fast, safe and reliable public transport when it is implemented.

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.

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