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City aims to curb errant driving on Kloof Nek Road

08 May 2025

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is working on implementing measures to assist in mitigating the impact of errant vehicles travelling down Kloof Nek Road. The City is in the process of completing a feasibility study on the implementation of arrestor structures at strategically located places along the road. In the meantime, 18 Stay-in-Low-Gear warning signs have been erected to caution truck drivers in particular.

‘Kloof Nek Road is a Class 2 Major Arterial route, meaning it is an important access route that carries large volumes of traffic. Despite numerous requests, the City cannot restrict heavy vehicles given the functional classification of the road, and due to the fact that there are a limited number of access roads to and from the CBD area to the Camps Bay area and beyond. Buses also travel along this road,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.  

The speed limit along Kloof Nek Road is 50km/h in both directions.
• A recent investigation found the average speed for heavy vehicles was 51km/h northbound (downhill); and 47km/h southbound; and for light vehicles it was 57km/h northbound and 56km/h southbound. It was found that the majority of road users do not exceed the speed limit, however, there were isolated instances of speeding.

‘At certain locations along Kloof Nek Road the gradient is as steep as 14%. It is the responsibility of each motorist to watch their speed and to ensure that their vehicle is roadworthy. By adhering to the new signs as well as ensuring your vehicle is fit to be on the road you can ensure your safety, as well as the safety of other road users on the road. We can significantly improve road safety if we all play our part, adhere to the speed limit and be cautious,’ said Councillor Quintas.

The City’s Transport Planning and Network Management team, together with Councillor Rob Quintas and the local Ward Councillor, Francine Higham, visited the site to technically assess the feasibility of arrestor structures this week and see the new warning signs.

 
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City of Cape Town, Media Office

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