Resurfacing of roads in Eerste River, Penhill, Rustdal and Blackheath
1 November 2023
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of roadworks that are commencing this week along Bobs Way, Spurwing Drive, Mirage Avenue, Horison Avenue, Mountain Avenue and Dune Road in Eerste Rivier; Hawke Road in Penhill; Heath Circle in Blackheath, as well as Cactus Road and Gousblom Road in Rustdal. Read more below:
The roadworks are planned to take place from today, 31 October 2023, until Friday, 8 December 2023, provided there are no unforeseen delays. Work will be done on weekdays from 07:30 to 17:00.
‘The maintenance of these roads in Eerste River, Penhill, Rustdal and Blackheath forms part of the City’s maintenance regime as prescribed by the pavement management system and is vital in prolonging the longevity of the City’s road network. Residents in the area can look forward to these fresh looking roads at the end of this year. Some congestion in the area can be expected. We therefore recommend that road users factor in longer travelling times and consider alternative routes over the next few weeks,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.
The details of the resurfacing project include:
• Raising of manhole covers to be flush with the road
• The milling of existing road surface and filling it with a new asphalt surfacing layer.
Traffic moving in both directions will be affected, and flag personnel will direct traffic through temporary detours around the work area. Work areas will be demarcated to regulate traffic flow. Vehicles parked on the road and obstructing the maintenance work will be moved or towed.
Commuters are asked to be cautious while work is under way, to drive slower and pay attention to road signs, look out for uneven road surfaces and be mindful of the construction workers.
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City of Cape Town, Media Office