Comment on the proposed permanent closure of Klipfontein Service Road and East Street in Athlone
The City is proposing the permanent closure of Klipfontein Service Road and East Street in Athlone, and we want to hear from you.
About
It has been observed that vehicles passing through the area persistently enter via Klipfontein Service Road at the intersection of Thornton Road, Klipfontein Service Road, and North Link Road. This results in vehicles stopping in the designated “Keep Clear” zone, blocking the intersection, and restricting access from Klipfontein Road, which leads to disruptions in traffic flow.
The permanent closure will:
- discourage traffic from using residential areas to bypass main routes and
- reduce the congestion at the intersection of Klipfontein Service Road, Thornton Road and North Link Road.
In addition, the permanent closure of East Street will discourage traffic from bypassing the main route via South Avenue.
The following road closures will be required:
- Klipfontein Service Road, between Thornton Road and Eagle Road.
- East Street, between Klipfontein Service Road and South Avenue.
In terms of Section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the proposal.
Access the documents:
Comment period
Submit your comments from
3 July – 3 August 2026.
Information day
Join us at the information day to find out more about the proposal and submit your comments.
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|
| 22 July 2026 | Between 15:00 and 19:00 | Gleemoor Baptist Church Hall, 38 St Simon’s Road, Sunnyside, Athlone |
Submit your comment
Submit your comments, inputs or recommendations via the following channels:
Online
Submit your comments online.
Email
Email your comments to
urbanmobility.CT@capetown.gov.za.
Delivery
Deliver your comments by hand to one of the venues below:
| Venue | Address |
|---|
|
Subcouncil 11 office | Dulcie September Civic Centre cnr. Protea & Klipfontein Road, Kewtown, Athlone, 7764 |
| Athlone Public Library | Cnr Old Klipfontein Rd and Dobson Rd, Athlone, 7764 |
Please note
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.
Zandile Mahlasela
Telephone:
021 400 5501
Email:
zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za
Document downloads
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Permanent Closure of Klipfontein Service Road and East Street, Athlone Layout Plan
03/07/2026, Draft plan - 124.1 KB
Permanent Closure of Klipfontein Service Road and East Street, Athlone Traffic Management Report
03/07/2026, Report - 2.2 MB
Proposed Permanent Closure of Klipfontein Service Road and East Street, Athlone Advert (Afrikaans)
03/07/2026, Advert - 141.4 KB
Proposed Permanent Closure of Klipfontein Service Road and East Street, Athlone Advert (English)
03/07/2026, Advert - 135.9 KB
Proposed Permanent Closure of Klipfontein Service Road and East Street, Athlone Advert (isiXhosa)
03/07/2026, Advert - 132.5 KB
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