MyCiTi roadworks detours coming soon to Lansdowne

Staff Reporter|Published 5 months ago

Mayoral committee member for urban mobility Rob Quintas (in the black jacket) visited the Turfhall Road project in Lansdowne last month where he was briefed by project manager Claude Madell.

Lane diversions along Turfhall Road in Lansdowne, as well as a four-way stop, will soon be implemented for work on the MyCiTi bus metro-south east route, says the City.

Work on the route began in May, with major construction work along Turfhall Road (M24) from the intersection with the M5 freeway in the west to the intersection with Castor and Benona roads in the east. The impacted section is 1.7 km in distance. Pending any delays or unforeseen challenges, the project is set to be completed by July 2027.

Work currently happening is to prepare the area for the construction of the two dedicated bus lanes that will be located in the median of Turfhall Road. The next phase of the construction work requires temporary lane diversions, and the implementation of a four-way stop street.

These measures will be implemented soon and effective until July 2025:

• The lane diversions will be implemented along Turfhall Road between the M5 and the intersection with Castor and Benona roads.

• The westbound lanes serving traffic towards the M5 will be closed to traffic.

• The westbound traffic will be diverted along two new lanes within the old centre median.

• Dual traffic lanes will be accommodated in both directions.

• A four-way stop street will be implemented along Turfhall Road at the intersection with Civic Road and Woodbury Road.

• Temporary public transport stops will be implemented along the reconfigured road.

• Temporary walkways and pedestrian crossings will be implemented as well.

• The implementation of the lane diversions will be undertaken in phases over coming days.

The Turfhall Road project includes:

• The reconstruction of two eastbound and two westbound lanes along Turfhall Road, with turning lanes at the intersections with the M5/Racecourse Road; Chukker Road and Sir Alfred Avenue; Woodbury and Civic roads; and Flamingo Road in the west.

• Construction of two dedicated bus lanes in the median of Turfhall Road.

• Construction of walkways and cycle lanes on both sides of Turfhall Road.

• Relocation and upgrade of bulk water mains and sewer mains.

• Improvements to traffic signals and drainage and new road markings

The construction work is being done in phases. The road reserve along the northern side of Turfhall Road is impacted first given the relocation of the underground services – such as water mains, sewer mains, and stormwater infrastructure - starting at the M5 and working towards the direction of Flamingo and Benona roads

The first phase concerns the widening of the road shoulder, reconstruction of the median along Turfhall Road and construction of walking and cycle lanes. The second phase concerns the construction of the westbound carriageway (two lanes) towards the M5 and Dalewood Road.

The third phase concerns the construction of the eastbound carriageway towards Jan Smuts Drive. The fourth phase concerns the construction of the two dedicated bus lanes in the median.

Work will take place between 9am and 3pm weekdays, and work on weekends and public holidays may happen as and when needed.

The construction work is taking place along Turfhall Road (M24) between the intersection with the M5 in the west and the intersection with Castor and Benona roads in the east and forms part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi bus service to the metro-south east and Wynberg and Claremont.