Locals are notified of possible inconvenience to be experienced along Beach Road in Strand due to planned resurfacing of certain sections along the scenic coastal route.
The work was scheduled to start yesterday (Wednesday 6 April) for completion by Thursday 26 May, pending unforeseen delays and inclement weather.
The following sections of Beach Road will be affected: Lourens River Bridge to Thompson Street; Melkbaai Street to Da Gama Street; Main Road circle to 36 Beach Road (Haarlem Street); and 16B Beach Road (Haarlem Street) to Hofmeyer Street.
The work is part of regular road maintenance and entails the removal of the existing surfacing, base repairs and resurfacing of road surfaces.
The first section to be resurfaced is between Lourens River Bridge and Thompson Street, followed by Main Road and 36 Beach Road, 16B Beach Road and Hofmeyer street and the last section to be completed will be Melkbaai Street to Da Gama Street.
“Regular road maintenance is pivotal in prolonging our road network, one of Cape Town’s biggest assets,” explained Mayoral Committee member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas.
“The work does not only prolong the roads’ longevity, but also improves the overall safety of road users. Traffic moving in both directions will be affected and congestion is anticipated.”
Quintas further appealed to motorists to consider using alternative routes, wherever possible, to avoid unnecessary delays and inconvenience.
“We will have flag personnel directing traffic flow through temporary detours around the construction area,” he said.
“Furthermore, we urge residents and motorists to comply with the signage displayed around the construction area, reduce their speed and exercise extra caution while work is underway.
“This, among other things, will ensure the work is completed on time, so life can return to normal again.”
