Construction Work Package E3

Areas affected: Govan Mbeki Road, between Sonwanile Drive and the R300 in Philippi

Start date: July 2024

End date:

What's Planned

Construction is underway in the Philippi area along Govan Mbeki Road, from the level railway crossing (approximately 200m from Klipfontein Road) to the R300 bridge, for the next phase of the City of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service. 

Roadworks will be ongoing from 07:00 - 17:00 on weekdays and from 07:00 – 14:00 on Saturdays. However, work may also be required beyond these times under exceptional circumstances. This will be communicated in advance. One traffic lane in each direction may be closed to traffic at any given time during construction. 

Road users are urged to avoid the construction area and to allow for longer journeys. The City realises the inconvenience involved and appreciates the patience of everyone affected. 

There will be some opportunities for local labour and subcontractors who are registered at the affected subcouncils. Jobseekers are advised to please bring a copy of their identity document and proof of address to register or update their details on the database at one of the information days below.

  • Upgrade of 2.20 km of mixed traffic lanes of Govan Mbeki Road
  • Construction of one set of MyCiti Kerbside open stops downstream in each direction at the Symphony Way / Sheffield Road intersection with Govan Mbeki.
  • Upgrade of a total of 540m of Sheffield Road / Symphony Way both sides of Govan Mbeki Road.
  • Non-motorised transport infrastructure with a Class 3 cycle facility on Govan Mbeki east and west bound.
  • Signage, street lighting, electrical works, landscaping, drainage, technology infrastructure, ducting and road-markings and traffic signals.

Job Opportunities

The project includes some opportunities to employ local labour and to source goods and services from local subcontractors. Unemployed residents who are interested must register on the City’s Jobseeker Database at the local Subcouncil office or at an upcoming MyCiTi public information day. Local enterprises interested in providing goods or services must register on the supplier database at the local Subcouncil.

Upcoming Public Information Sessions

Crossroads Community Hall, 26 August 2025

Mandalay Community Hall, 27 August 2025

Past Public Information Sessions
Project Updates

Temporary Lane Closures from 12 May 2025

Advert: City Vision

Poster: Pre-construction

Leaflet: Pre-construction