Comment on the proposed road infrastructure upgrades in Muizenberg | Comment on the proposed road infrastructure upgrades in Muizenberg | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassAA538A2900664548990C44E75665EAFB"><p>The City’s <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Urban%20Mobility">Urban Mobility Directorate </a>intends to upgrade road infrastructure in Muizenberg, and we want to hear from you.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span>
<p>This project forms part of the City’s <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/CITP_2023-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan</a> and Congestion Relief Programme.</p><p>The proposed road infrastructure upgrades aim to:</p><ul><li>increase road network capacity; and </li><li> improve the operations of public transport, active mobility, goods and services, and private transport.</li></ul><p>The following roads will be affected:</p><h4>Royal Road (Vlei Road to Prince George Drive)</h4><ul><li>Dual carriageway - Vlei Road to Prince George Drive </li><li>Non-motorised transport – 5 m wide shared pedestrian and cyclist facilities on the southern side of the road from Vlei Road to Prince George Drive </li><li>Royal Road parking – formalise parking on the both sides of Royal Road from Vlei Road to Prince George Drive and reconfigure the existing parking opposite Axminster Road with a new full access opposite Recreation Road </li><li>Public Transport – provision for existing and proposed public transport embayments </li><li>Royal Road / Beach Road / Vlei Road intersection – conversion to a dual lane roundabout with pedestrian crossings on all approaches </li><li>Royal Road / Axminster Road intersection – conversion to a left-in/left-out system with a median barrier </li><li>Royal Road / Recreation Road intersection – conversion to a full access signalised intersection, widened approach lanes, and a 2 m sidewalk along Recreation Road </li><li>Royal Road / Margate Road intersection - conversion to a left-in/left-out system with a median barrier </li><li>Royal Road / Sunrise Boulevard intersection - conversion to a left-in/left-out system with a median barrier </li><li>Royal Road /Baden Powell Drive / Prince George Drive intersection – conversion to a dual lane roundabout with two approach and receiving lanes on all legs and new pedestrian crossings</li></ul><h4>Baden Powell Drive (Prince George Drive to Sanderling Road)</h4><ul><li>Dual carriageway - Prince George Drive to Sanderling Road </li><li>Non-motorised transport – 3 m wide shared pedestrian and cyclist facility on both sides of the road from Prince George Drive to Sanderling Road </li><li>Public transport – provision for existing and proposed public transport embayments and new mid-block crossing </li><li>Baden Powell Drive (R310) / Sunrise Boulevard intersection – conversion to a full access signalised intersection</li><li>Baden Powell Drive (R310) / New Baden Powell Drive / Sanderling Road intersection – conversion to a dual lane roundabout with pedestrian crossings on all legs</li></ul><h4>Vlei Road (Royal Road to Alexander Road)</h4><ul><li>Albertyn Road / Vlei Road / Alexander Road / Henley Road intersection – conversion to a single-lane roundabout with pedestrian crossings on all legs</li></ul><h4>Beach Road / Atlantic Road (Main Road to Royal Road)</h4><ul><li>Atlantic Road / Beach Road (R310) / Alexander Road intersection – convert civic centre access to a left-in/left-out system off Atlantic Road </li><li>Non-motorised transport – 2,5 m cycle lane (class 2) on the southern side of Beach Road from Royal Road to Muizenberg Civic Centre</li></ul><p> 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 proposed upgrades. </p><h4>Access the documents:</h4><ul><li>Advert (<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_MUIZENBERG_ROADS_English.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_MUIZENBERG_ROADS_Afrikaans.pdf" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_MUIZENBERG_ROADS_Xhosa.pdf" target="_blank">isiXhosa</a>)</li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/RoyalRoadTransportationAssessmentReport.pdf" target="_blank">Transportation Assessment Report</a></li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/RoadInfrastructureUpgrades_Muizenberg_Design_Plans.pdf" target="_blank">Drawings</a> </li></ul>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Information day</h2></span>
<p>Attend one of our public information days to find out more about the project and submit your comments. </p><table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Time</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>14 May 2025</td><td>18:00 - 20:00</td><td rowspan="2">Zandvlei Lookout Community Centre<br>Zandvlei Nature Reserve<br>57 Promenade Road<br>Lakeside </td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1">17 May 2025</td><td rowspan="1">10:00 - 12:30</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments from
<strong>2 May - 2 June 2025</strong>.</p>
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<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=f27e7e87-04be-4c4c-a4e5-dab36ea58885" 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> <strong>(Quote reference: 210242503)</strong> </p><p>
<strong>Delivery</strong><br>Deliver your comments by hand to one of the venues below: </p>
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<table><thead><tr><th>Venue</th><th>Address</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Public Participation Unit</td><td>Third Floor, Podium Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town</td></tr><tr><td>Subcouncil 19 office</td><td>Municipal Offices, Central Circle, Off Recreation Road, Fish Hoek</td></tr><tr><td>Muizenberg Library</td><td>Cnr Atlantic and Beach Roads, Muizenberg</td></tr></tbody></table></div></span><span>
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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>Anthea Bendie</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:
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<a>021 400 1450</a><br><br> Email:<br>
<a href="mailto:anthea.bendie@capetown.gov.za">anthea.bendie@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2></span>
<p>For any technical enquires, contact:</p><h4>Matthew Meder</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br>
<a>021 400 5664</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 Twitter
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