Japhta K Masemola Road intersection good to go
3 December 2019
The three projects included the following:
- Signalisation of the intersection of Japhta K Masemola Road and Nyati Avenue in Khayelitsha
- Signalisation of the intersection of Japhta K Masemola Road and Lindela Road/Nyanda Road in Khayelitsha
- Signalisation of an existing midblock crossing at Tafelsig Primary School on AZ Berman Drive between Bokkeveld Avenue and Langeberg Avenue in Mitchells Plain
‘I am happy to report that two of the above-mentioned projects have been completed. The signalisation of the intersection of Japhta K Masemola Road and Lindela Road/Nyanda Road in Khayelitsha was completed on 28 November 2019, while the signalisation of an existing midblock crossing at Tafelsig Primary School on AZ Berman Drive between Bokkeveld Avenue and Langeberg Avenue in Mitchells Plain, was completed in July 2019.
‘We will commence with the signalisation of the intersection of Japhta K Masemola Road and Nyati Avenue in Khayelitsha once all the logistics are in place,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Alderman Felicity Purchase.
The City invested R1 086 395 for the signalisation of the intersection at Japhta K Masemola Road and Lindela Road/Nyanda Road in Khayelitsha.
Works on this intersection included sidewalk upgrades, trafficcam installation and the construction of a pedestrian revamp at the intersection.
‘Traffic flow at the Nyati Avenue and Lindela Road crossings was regulated by a stop-sign. We were concerned about the approximately1 400 pedestrians, most of whom are learners crossing from the informal settlements north of Japhta K Masemola Road to the primary schools south of Japhta K Masemola Road. We found that often drivers disregarded the stop-sign. The new traffic signal will assist a great deal in enforcing compliance, and improving pedestrian safety at this intersection,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Alderman Felicity Purchase.
We are pleading to residents that they take ownership of the traffic signals, look after it, and adhere to the signals.
‘While the City spends a lot of money on signalisation projects to keep our residents safe, our efforts are often hampered by those who vandalise the infrastructure. This is a common occurrence during violent protests, and the cost to the City and to residents is enormous,’ said Alderman Purchase.
The cost to install a traffic signal is approximately R800 000 and includes:
- the controller
- communications
- the distribution pillars
- the poles
- method of detection (camera, loops, magnetometers, etc.)
- Ducting
- Cabling
- Lights
‘Thus, restoring a traffic signal that is damaged through acts of violence is tantamount to stealing money that was already allocated to another project aimed at improving the lives of our residents who need it the most,’ said Alderman Purchase.
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