Work started today and will continue until Friday, 6 November 2026, with City teams on site from 07:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. The work is weather permitting and may be affected by unforeseen delays.

‘Roadworks can be frustrating, particularly for residents and those who make regular use of the roads being worked on. These resurfacing projects are an important investment in safer, smoother and more comfortable journeys, while also helping to reduce vehicle operating costs over time. I would therefore like to thank residents and road users for their patience and understanding while we get this work done. Traffic in both directions will be affected, so where possible, motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternative routes. By working together and allowing a little extra time for journeys, we can keep Cape Town moving,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.

The Somerset West resurfacing work will include:

• Removing the old, worn road surface
• Laying a new, smooth layer of asphalt across the full width of the road
• Repairing and realigning damaged kerbs along the roads
• Repainting road markings once the work is complete

Where the City is resurfacing roads in Somerset West:

Audas Estate: Bright Street, Burg Street, Rue De Jacqueline Street and Ritz Street

Golden Hill: Upper Mountain Road, Ibis Street, Suikerbekkie Street and Hillcrest Road

La Concorde: Hoëveld Road

Land en Zeezicht: Campbell Lane, Paris Road, Slabbert Road, Theunisen Street, Drommedaris Road and Reiger Avenue

Roundhay: Dickens Avenue, Drama Street, New Street, Handel Road, Hopkins Street, Malan Street, Martin Prince Road, Pienaar Street and Prince Road 

Stuart’s Hill: Van Riebeeck Street, Haarlem Street, Mcleod Street and Radloff Street

The Link: View Mount Road

Van der Stel: Rustenburg Avenue

Westridge: Nerina Avenue, West Road, South Avenue, East Road and Freesia Avenue

The City asks road users to take extra care while construction is under way.

Motorists should reduce their speed, follow temporary traffic signs, remain alert around the work areas and watch for uneven road surfaces.

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