Claremont Bus Facility Upgrade: Preparing for Future MyCiTi Services

The City of Cape Town is set to upgrade the existing bus facility along Claremont Boulevard—between Hawthorne Road and Newry Street—to accommodate a new MyCiTi bus station. This development forms part of the next phase of the MyCiTi service rollout, and the public is now being informed of the proposed construction timelines and road changes.

Station features

The enclosed MyCiTi station precinct will include:

• Four docking platforms for buses
• A ticketing office and lobby
• Offices
• Bicycle lock-up facilities
• Staff rest room and offices
• Universally accessible facilities
• Upgrade to existing public toilets

A small bus holding facility will be located beneath the Stadium-on-Main building, serving as a dispatch point and rest area for drivers.

Enhancing the surrounding area

The upgrade will also bring improvements to the surrounding precinct, including:

• Tree planting and landscaping
• Safer, more accessible sidewalks for pedestrians
• A more pleasant and inclusive public environment

The concept design also proposes a concrete slab above the station, allowing for a future multi-storey development—making optimal use of valuable City-owned land.

Road changes

To support the new MyCiTi services, the following road upgrades are proposed:

• Claremont Boulevard: Upgraded with dedicated bus lanes connecting to the station
• Stanhope Bridge: Realigned to prioritise access from Imam Haron Road, with dedicated bus lanes
• Palmyra Road: Realigned into a T-junction with Imam Haron Road, which will be widened

Golden Arrow services will temporariliy operate from the side streets surround the precinct, with the UCT Shuttle operations shifting to Newry Street. 

Public Participation and Construction Timeline

Residents and interested parties are invited to attend a public information day to learn more about the construction plans and proposed road changes.

Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2025, and the upgrade is expected to take approximately 24 months to complete.