Good progress on upgrade to major Khayelitsha road
11 June 2024
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has visited the City’s latest road resurfacing project along Japhta K Masemola Road, a key public transport artery in the heart of Khayelitsha. The Mayor was joined by Councillor Rob Quintas, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility. Read more below.
The City is currently resurfacing a 1,27km stretch along Japhta K Masemola Road between Baden Powell Drive and Cekeca Road in Makhaza, Khayelitsha. Reconstruction work is also being undertaken along the intersection of Baden Powell Drive.
Over the past three years, the City’s resurfacing work has covered over 3km along Japtha Masemola Road, including an 800m stretch between the Bonga Drive intersection and Oliver Tambo Community Hall in 2022, and a 1,25km stretch between Bonga Drive and Icelekwana Street in 2021.
A brand new Makhaza public transport interchange was also completed on the corner of Nyanda Avenue in October 2022.
‘I was pleased to see progress on our latest round of upgrades to Japhta K Masemola Road, a critical transport route in Khayelitsha.
‘Cape Town has tabled a national record infrastructure budget of R39,5bn over three years, with 75% of spend set to directly benefit lower income households in 2024/25. Up to R2,6 billion from the Urban Mobility Directorate’s operational budget over the next three years is set aside for road maintenance, including resurfacing and pothole repairs around the metro,’ said Mayor Hill-Lewis.
The outgoing lane on Japhta K Masemola Road is temporarily closed due to construction activities, with traffic from Khayelitsha towards Baden Powell Drive currently detouring via Walter Sisulu Road. Most of the major work is expected to be completed by 14 June weather permitting.
‘We ask that road users exercise caution while these roadworks are under way. Please drive slower, pay attention to road signs, be vigilant in and around the work site, look out for uneven road surfaces and be mindful of construction workers. Once the roadworks are complete, there will be long-term benefits for all who make use of this road.
‘The City is further exploring proposals for upgrading the stormwater system to better cope with greywater and the effects of unlawful occupation along the road. By working with residents we can ensure lasting benefits from these upgrades while protecting the road surface,’ said the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.
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City of Cape Town, Media Office
