The City of Cape Town is budgeting R49 million for the extension of Belhar Main Road in an effort to alleviate traffic in Highbury and the surrounding areas and to help expand the local economy in Kuils River.
The project, which is expected to take up to 20 months, will commence next month, according to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Felicity Purchase.
She said the extension of Belhar Main Road will also allow for improved accessibility to and from the area.
The City met with community leaders on Tuesday to discuss the details of the project and will soon host an open day where local residents will have the opportunity to get more information.
“Traffic congestion in Highbury, and especially on Belhar Main Road, has increased significantly over the years.
“To address this we have decided to provide a link between Highbury Road and Stellendale Road to improve access for residents and local businesses,” she said.
The City of Cape Town is budgeting R49 million for the extension of Belhar Main Road. Picture: Courtney Africa/African News Agency (ANA)
Purchase said the new road will cover a distance of 1.45km and will include surfaced sidewalks along the entire length of the road, and four traffic circles.
The new road will be constructed as a dual carriageway from Stellenbosch Arterial to the first traffic circle at Stellendale Road, and thereafter as a single carriageway road.
She said residents interested in the temporary work opportunities are encouraged to register on the local sub-council job seekers database, and local businesses are reminded that they have to tender for sub-contracts once these are advertised.
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