Roadworks for 2010 will slow traffic near stadium

By Sasha Forbes
22 May 2009

Work on the construction of Granger Bay Boulevard and the new Green Point traffic circle near to the 2010 stadium, started early 2008.

To meet public transport requirements during events at the stadium, an Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) system bus station is planned for the centre island between the new traffic circle and the Portswood Road intersection on Western Boulevard.

In order to complete the Granger Bay construction, including the IRT station, in time for 2010, the current bypass that carries traffic on the Western Bypass around the new traffic circle site has to be changed.

To facilitate construction in critical areas around the traffic circle and at the Portswood intersection, it will be necessary to reduce the width of the current bypass, thus confining traffic to a single lane in each direction on a section of the bypass

The single lane system in this area will be introduced on Wednesday, May 27, and will remain in place for the next three months as sections of the new road are completed.

The City’s Roads and Stormwater Department apologises for any inconvenience that might result and gives the assurance that every effort will be made to minimise traffic delays.

Motorists are advised to use other routes where possible and to be patient.