E6 - AZ BERMAN DRIVE AND STOCK ROAD, MITCHELLS PLAIN
Areas affected: Mitchells Plain
Start date: September 2023
End date: September 2026
What's planned
The City of Cape Town intends to start construction in September 2023 along the portion of AZ Berman Drive from north of Nduli Road to Wespoort Drive in Mitchells Plain, in preparation for the next phase of MyCiTi’s bus services. Phase 2A of MyCiTi will bring quality, safe and direct public transport to more than 30 communities along one of the city’s busiest transport corridors by linking Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, Wynberg and Claremont with high frequency, direct public transport along dedicated lanes, with stations to access and transfer between routes. All road users and residents will also benefit from intersection upgrades that help ease congestion, safer cycling and walking lanes, improved street lighting and landscaping improvements to uplift the surrounds.
- Construction of kerbside bus stops on Stock Road in the vicinity of Portland Road, Sheffield Road and the Stock Road rail station
- Work on existing bridge embankments on either side of the R300 underpass
- Reconstruction of general traffic lanes to cater for dedicated bus lanes and stations
- Construction of two open stations near Kerrem, Marguerite and Sesame Roads
- Construction of substructures for the Sesame and Marguerite future closed stations
- Construction of non-motorised transport facilities for walking and cycling along the eastern side of AZ Berman Drive
- Signage, landscaping, drainage, road-markings and traffic signal improvements
How it will affect you
Construction is planned in phases from September 2023 for approximately 3 years. Road works will be limited to 09:00 - 15:00 on weekdays to avoid peak traffic periods. Traffic will be accommodated using temporary detours and walkways for pedestrians while access to properties and businesses will be maintained. Work will still impact traffic and cause delays. Motorists are urged to consider public transport, ride-sharing and lift club options. The City realises the inconvenience involved and appreciates the patience of everyone affected.
Job opportunities
Although the bulk of construction requires highly specialised skills, the project includes some opportunities to employ local labour and to source goods and services from local subcontractors. Residents who are interested are encouraged to confirm that they are registered and their details up to date at the local Subcouncil. Residents who are not yet registered can look out for new registration drives in each area before work starts.
Find out more
Join us at a public information day to find out more, speak to officials and view maps.
- Date: Wednesday 21 February 2024
- Venue: Lobelia Community Hall, corner of Kreupelhout & Lobelia Streets, Lentegeur
- Time: 15:00 – 17:00
- Date: Thursday 22 February 2024
- Venue: Heinz Park Community Hall, Protea Road, Heinz Park, Philippi
- Time: 15:00 – 17:00