City to resurface a portion of Wood Drive, Parklands
13 January 2023
The work is planned to take place on weekdays only, from 07:30 to 17:00 to limit the impact on road users. Work may also be undertaken on Saturdays if required.The work is planned to take place on weekdays only, from 07:30 to 17:00 to limit the impact on road users. Work may also be undertaken on Saturdays if required.
The following road will undergo an upgrade:
| Road section: | From: | To: |
| Wood Drive | Raats Drive | Dorchester Drive |
Please also note the following:
- A section of Wood Drive between Raats Drive and Dorchester Drive will be closed intermittently between 13 and 17 January 2023 to allow for the rebuilding and painting of two raised pedestrian crossings.
- Bypass route signage will be displayed as applicable.
- Except for the Parklands College parking area, staff will have uninterrupted vehicular access to the property.
‘We ask that the community please cooperate with our team on the ground while the project is ongoing. We would like to resurface this portion of the road to provide residents in the area with a safe and smooth road surface. We have measures in place to help direct residents during the construction period and we urge all road users to please comply,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.
The City’s Road Infrastructure Management Department will be milling out the existing road surfacing and replacing it with a new asphalt road surface. This work forms part of regular maintenance to prolong the longevity of the city’s road network.
For enquiries call the Transport Information Centre (toll-free 24/7) on 0800 65 64 63, or email transport.info@capetown.gov.za.
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City of Cape Town, Media Office