Brackenfell residents will get their chance to shape major road infrastructure plans for Kruis Road when the City of Cape Town launches a public participation process in the fourth quarter of this year.
The proposed improvements include converting the single carriageway into a dual carriageway along the entire stretch, while both major intersections will receive substantial upgrades. The busy Ronelle Street junction is set to become a roundabout, while the Kruis Road-Bottelary Road intersection will also be redesigned to improve traffic flow.
Beyond accommodating vehicles, the plans incorporate dedicated infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, as well as enhanced public transport facilities reflecting the City’s plans to create mobility options for all road users.
According to a report tabled at a Subcouncil 2 meeting on Wednesday, the upgrades come as transport studies warn that portions of Kruis Road are approaching capacity due to both proposed developments and increasing background traffic in the area.
Potential housing development
Without intervention, the report states, these constraints could stifle further growth in one of Cape Town’s key development corridors.
The public participation process will allow residents to voice concerns and contribute to the final design before any work begins.
The report states that the proposed infrastructure improvements will boost economic growth and align with the City’s development goals to create opportunities for investment; and that without the road upgrades, the area would miss out on potential housing development and the resulting economic benefits, including increased property rates and municipal revenue.
Ward 8 councillor Johan Loods said he was positive about the planned upgrade as a proactive measure to add capacity to the current road infrastructure in response to traffic volume problems on this road during peak hours.
No construction dates have been announced.
