The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents that the end is in sight for the roadworks along Kommetjie Road. Although the project works needed to be extended due to unforeseen circumstances on site, the estimated completion date is 31 December 2025, if all goes according to plan. The City sincerely appreciates the community’s patience and understanding while this critical upgrade is finalised.
Roadworks will continue during the builders’ break in an effort to complete the project before the start of the new year.
Residents and commuters are advised that the work is scheduled for weekdays between 07:30 and 17:30 and on Saturdays as required.
The upgrade of Kommetjie Road is taking place between the intersections with Capri Drive and Wood Road, just past Masiphumelele. Once complete, the additional lanes will assist in alleviating congestion during the peak periods for those travelling between Kommetjie, Ocean View, Imhoff’s Gift, Heron Park, Masiphumelele, Sunnydale and beyond.
First and foremost, I want to thank the residents and road users in the Kommetjie area for their continued patience throughout the Kommetjie Road widening and upgrade project. We completely understand the frustration caused by the unforeseen delays and the current congestion in the area, particularly during peak periods. Unfortunately, we encountered unforeseen challenges and delays on site, which is common for many road projects.
The contractor adjusted their sequencing and resources accordingly. All efforts are being made to ensure we can complete the upgrade by the end of December 2025, and we also appreciate the communities’ support while we are working during the festive season,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.
The City will ensure the contractor applies interventions to improve traffic flow as best as possible during the remaining work period.
The traffic management and the operational deployments of traffic enforcement will now be handled by separate units to prevent any additional congestion over the next few weeks.
The current project work and next steps include the following:
The contractor is currently busy completing the road layer works, kerbing and asphalt surfacing for the road widening on the west-bound lane. If all goes as planned, the west-bound road lanes will be opened sometime in December.
The completion of all road markings will also happen in December 2025. The temporary road closure barricades at Corfu Road and the Food Zone entrance/exit will be removed in the coming weeks.
The Kommetjie Road upgrade project aims to bring the following improvements to the area:
- Improving the capacity along the east-bound lanes and at the intersections and entry points to Masiphumelele at Chasmay Road, Pokela Road, and Lekkerwater Road
- Maintain continuity of cycle lanes along Kommetjie Road and through major intersections to accommodate and encourage cycling as a viable mode of transport in the valley during commuter peak periods
- Accommodate public transport stops
To date, the project has made the following progress:
- A boundary wall was relocated to make way for the road widening on the west-bound lane
- Underground services were relocated to accommodate the project works
- The road resurfacing on the east-bound lanes was completed
- The road layer works for the road widening on the west-bound lane, including kerbing and asphalt surfacing, are currently being finalised.
- The City asks that motorists and pedestrians avoid the Kommetjie Road reserve for the remainder of the construction period for safety reasons.
Published by: City of Cape Town, Media Office.
