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Comment on the proposed permanent closure of Buttskop Road in Blackheath

<div class="ExternalClass1CAD7FCEDB524655BB2B2B6BA576F393"><span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>This public participation process will go live on 25 February 2026. If you have already submitted your comment, we will notify you once the process reopens. </p></div></div></span> <div class="ExternalClassA82AA4B6BD6C42CBB7462BAC136C476E"><p>The City is proposing the permanent closure of Buttskop Road in Blackheath, and we want to hear from you.</p></div></div>

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <h4>Project background</h4><p>The Buttskop rail level crossing in Blackheath has been the subject of several rail and road safety investigations in recent years due to a number of fatal crashes. In response, we investigated alternative road network options to eliminate the level crossing. The preliminary design for the permanent elimination of the level crossing was completed at the end of 2019.</p><p>In 2020, the City, in collaboration with PRASA and the Rail Safety Regulator, realigned Frederick Street as a short-term safety measure to reduce the risk of crashes between trains and vehicles at the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath. This followed after a public participation process and consultation with affected road users, residents, business and stakeholders.</p><h4>Preferred solution</h4><p>The proposed alternative includes the construction of a single carriageway along the future declared N7, between Albert Philander Road and Van Riebeeck Road, with new signalised intersections at both roads and construction of a bridge over the rail line.</p><p>This will require the closure of Buttskop Road, from Trafford Street to Van Riebeeck Road, including the existing level crossing. Trafford Road will be extended southwards, passing underneath the proposed road and looping back to intersect with it between the two signalised intersections at Van Riebeeck Road and Albert Philander Road. A road-over-road bridge will be constructed where Trafford Road passes under the new road.</p><h4>The following road closures will be required:</h4><ul><li>Closure of the portion of Buttskop Road north of Trafford Street, including the Buttskop/Van Riebeeck intersection. </li><li>Partial mid-block closure of Meadow Road.</li></ul><p>In terms of Section 17 of the Loca Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the proposal. </p><h4>Access the documents:</h4><ul><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/ButtskopRoad-Closure-Design-Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Draft layout plan</a></li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/ButtskopRoad-Closure-Technical-Report.pdf" target="_blank">Technical report</a></li> </ul> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2></span> <p>Submit your comments from <strong>25 February – 25 March 2026</strong>.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Information day</h2></span> <p>Attend an information day to find out more about the proposal and submit your comments.<br> </p><table style="width:523px;"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Time</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>24 February</td><td>16:00 - 19:00</td><td>Blackheath Community Hall <br>(Evergreen Drive, Austinville)</td></tr><tr><td>26 February</td><td>12:00 - 15:00</td><td>Blackheath Community Hall <br>(Evergreen Drive, Austinville)</td></tr></tbody></table> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2></span> <p>Submit your comments, inputs or recommendations via the following channels: </p><p> <strong>Online </strong> <br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=508c8ca3-5b67-423f-9e5e-4f25f444eaf9" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p> <strong>Email </strong> <br>Email your comments to <a href="mailto:urbanmobility.CT@capetown.gov.za">urbanmobility.CT@capetown.gov.za</a>. <br>(<em>Quote reference: 110252611</em>) </p><p> <strong>Delivery </strong> <br>Deliver your comments by hand to one of the venues below: </p><table style="width:523px;"><thead><tr><th>Venue</th><th>Time</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> <strong>Subcouncil 14 office</strong></td><td>Cnr Van Riebeeck Road and Carinus Street, Kuils River</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Kuils River Public Library</strong></td><td>12 Carinus Street, Kuils Rivier</td></tr></tbody></table> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Our Public Participation Unit will assist you if you would like to submit comments but have a disability, or are unable to read or write. See contact details below.</p></div></div></span> <h4>Mbuthokazi Kubashe</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 9809</a><br><br> Email: <br> <a href="mailto:mbuthokazi.kubashe@capetown.gov.za">mbuthokazi.kubashe@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us </h2></span> <p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Tashmah Rambali </h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 4698</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:urbanmobility.CT@capetown.gov.za">urbanmobility.CT@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><p> Follow us on X <a href="https://twitter.com/CityofCTAlerts" target="_blank">@CityofCTAlerts<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> for the latest updates.</p>

25 February – 25 March 2026

Buttskop Road Closure Draft Layout Plan

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