| Comment on the proposed permanent closure of Klipfontein Service Road and East Street in Athlone | Comment on the proposed permanent closure of Klipfontein Service Road and East Street in Athlone | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassDDFB332F58B14A70AE97D6F6846962DF"><p>The City is proposing the permanent closure of Klipfontein Service Road and East Street in Athlone, and we want to hear from you.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span>
<p>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.</p><h4>The permanent closure will:</h4><ul><li>discourage traffic from using residential areas to bypass main routes and </li><li>reduce the congestion at the intersection of Klipfontein Service Road, Thornton Road and North Link Road. </li></ul><p>In addition, the permanent closure of East Street will discourage traffic from bypassing the main route via South Avenue.</p><h4>The following road closures will be required:</h4><ul><li>Klipfontein Service Road, between Thornton Road and Eagle Road. </li><li>East Street, between Klipfontein Service Road and South Avenue.</li></ul>
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<img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/Klipfontein-and-EastAveRdClosures-PPP.jpg" alt="" /></figure><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>Adverts (<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS-CLOSURE-OF-KLIPFONTEIN-ROAD-ADVERT-ENG.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> |
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS-CLOSURE-OF-KLIPFONTEIN-ROAD-ADVERT-AFR.pdf" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a> |
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS-CLOSURE-OF-KLIPFONTEIN-ROAD-ADVERT-XHO.pdf" target="_blank">isiXhosa</a>) </li><li>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Klipfontein-and-EastAveRd-Layout-Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Layout plan</a></li><li>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/KilpfonteinServiceRoad-Athlone-Traffic-Management-Report.pdf" target="_blank">Traffic Management Report</a></li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from
<strong>3 July – 3 August 2026</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Information day</h2><p>Join us at the information day to find out more about the proposal and submit your comments.</p><table style="width:662px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:134px;">Date</th><th style="width:215px;">Time</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:134px;">22 July 2026</td><td style="width:215px;">Between 15:00 and 19:00</td><td>Gleemoor Baptist Church Hall, 38 St Simon’s Road, Sunnyside, Athlone</td></tr></tbody></table>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2><p>Submit your comments, inputs or recommendations via the following channels: </p><p>
<strong>Online </strong>
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<a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=9878e19b-5e5d-43f7-94c0-e4d51e2b3032" 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?subject=Reference: 110252622">urbanmobility.CT@capetown.gov.za</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Delivery </strong>
<br>Deliver your comments by hand to one of the venues below: </p><table style="width:662px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:134px;">Venue</th><th style="width:215px;">Address</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:134px;">
<strong>Subcouncil 11 office</strong></td><td style="width:215px;">Dulcie September Civic Centre cnr. Protea & Klipfontein Road, Kewtown, Athlone, 7764</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:134px;"><strong>Athlone Public Library</strong></td><td rowspan="1" style="width:215px;">Cnr Old Klipfontein Rd and Dobson Rd, Athlone, 7764</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<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>Zandile Mahlasela</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 5501</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za">zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For technical information about the project, contact:</p><h4>Tim de Villiers</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 3075</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:timothy.devilliers@capetown.gov.za">timothy.devilliers@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><p>Follow us on X
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