Cape Town: The Urban Mobility Directorate of the City of Cape Town has commenced with the construction of pedestrian footways along with several road segments to improve safety and accessibility for residents. The affected streets include Riesling in Bellville, Vatican Street in Uitzicht, Sondal Road and Kendal Road in Eversdal, and Raan Street in Peerless Park West, Kraaifontein.
Reportedly, the work will take place between 07:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. It is expected to continue until Wednesday, April 29, 2026 subjected to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
Considering this, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Urban Mobility – Councillor Rob Quintas said that the construction of new pedestrian footways in Bellville, Uitzicht, Eversdal and Peerless Park West involves preparing the road sites, by strengthening the ground, installing new edges and kerbs, improving drainage, and finally laying the footpaths.
Quintas said that these upgrades will make it safer and easier for residents to walk in their neighbourhoods and encourage more people to choose active ways of getting around. They thanked the residents for their patience while this important work is under way as they continue working to keep Cape Town moving.
Notably, the pedestrian footways will be constructed along the following road segments:
- A section of Riesling Street between Kanonberg Boulevard and Pontac Street in Oude Westhof, Bellville.
- Vatican Street (westbound) between Athens Street and Okavango Road in Uitzicht.
- Sondal Road and Kendal Road in Eversdal.
- Raan Street between Frans Conradie Drive and Horak Street in Peerless Park West, Kraaifontein.
Furthermore, the City of Cape Town urged pedestrians and all other road users to stay alert while construction of these footways is under way. Motorists are urged to slow down, follow all road signs, watch out for uneven surfaces, and be mindful of construction workers as well as pedestrians that are walking past the construction sites in these areas.