Residents advised of traffic flow changes along AZ Berman Drive to accommodate MyCiTi construction
18 June 2024
Residents and road users in Mitchells Plain are advised of temporary traffic flow changes underway on AZ Berman Drive for approximately nine months in order to accommodate construction for the next phase of MyCiTi bus services.
Phase 2A of MyCiTi will link residents of Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain with the hubs of Claremont and Wynberg via reliable, quality bus services.
The upcoming work along AZ Berman forms part of Phase 2A and the required roadworks will affect traffic flow along Stock Road/AZ Berman Drive between the Nduli Street and Petunia Road intersections.
‘We thank residents for their patience while these works are underway. We understand the planned work will result in longer journey times for motorists in the area, so we urge commuters to plan their travel, factor in extra travel time and to follow the signage to help keep traffic moving safely. The City apologises for the inconvenience but ultimately have to strike a balance between the accommodation of traffic during construction and investing in road infrastructure for the future roll-out of MyCiTi bus services as part of our Metro South-east corridor programme. This project will ultimately deliver safe, affordable, direct public transport services that will eventually also reduce traffic congestion; uplift surrounding areas and keep Mitchells Plain moving well into the future,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.
Over the next nine months residents are to note the following:
- Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in both north- and southbound directions along AZ Berman Drive, with the exception during the afternoon traffic peak hours (from 15h00 onwards), where one northbound lane will be sacrificed to accommodate a third, dedicated right-turning lane travelling southbound at the intersection of AZ Berman / Highlands Drive.
- The addition of a third lane travelling southbound on AZ Berman Dr from 15h00 onwards, is to make provision for the heavy right-turning movement from AZ Berman Dr onto Highlands Dr in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion.
- Public transport stops along the affected stretch will not be accessible to commuters during construction. Temporary poles have been placed along the temporary road configuration to make it safe and convenient for passengers to board and exit during construction.
- A temporary walkway and a pedestrian crossing with signalised traffic lights and signage will help people navigate safely on foot and avoid the construction area.
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