Have your say on proposed widening of Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way
09 May 2025
The City of Cape Town is inviting members of the public and interested groups to submit comments, recommendations or input on the proposal to widen Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way. Both roads are primary arterial routes that connect Pinelands, Thornton and Maitland with the N2 freeway. The project aims to convert both single carriageway portions of the road to dual carriageways that will accommodate all modes of transport and assist with traffic flow.
‘The aim is to deliver a sustainable transport system that is integrated, efficient and provides affordable travel options for all. The widening of Jan Smuts Drive and Viking Way will ease traffic congestion and assist with traffic flow to keep Cape Town moving. The project forms part of the City’s Travel Demand and Congestion Relief Programme . It is important that members of the public comment on these proposals. There will also be public information days to give residents the opportunity to raise concerns and provide feedback,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.
The proposed work along Jan Smuts Drive entails:
• Widening of Jan Smuts Drive from the N2 freeway to Sunrise Circle
• A dual carriageway between the N2 and Viking Way interchange
• Intersection optimisation and pedestrian and cycling facilities along the entire route
The proposed work along Viking Way entails:
• Widening of Viking Way from Jan Smuts Drive to the interchange with Jakes Gerwel Drive
• A dual carriageway between Odin Drive and Sipres Avenue
• Upgrade of the adjacent intersections (Odin Drive and Sipres Avenue intersections) to Gunner’s Circle, with provision for walking and cycling infrastructure along the entire route
Comments, recommendations and input may be submitted by:
Email: urbanmobility.CT@capetown.gov.za (quote reference: 110242506)
Online: Scan the QR code on the poster to submit your comments digitally
or visit www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay
Written submission: Subcouncil 16 office: 11th Floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town, 8000
Libraries: Maitland Public Library (corner of Colin and Voortrekker Roads, Maitland) or Pinelands Public Library (Howard Centre, Pinelands)
The Public Information Days are scheduled as follows:
• Pinelands Town Hall: 20 May 2025 from 16:00 to 19:00
• Thornton Hall: 27 May 2025 from 16:00 to 19:00
For technical queries, members of the public can contact Nasreen Razak on 021 444 6188.
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City of Cape Town, Media Office
