City repairing bridge structures along Jakes Gerwel Drive
07 September 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is advising residents, pedestrians, road users and businesses of repairs to structures along Jakes Gerwel Drive which is currently under way. The work stretches from the Bonte-Langa pedestrian bridge near to Bonteheuwel and Langa in the North until the two Newfields Pedestrian Bridges near to Hanover Park in the South. The work will take place over the next ten months until, 30 June 2027 if all goes according to plan.
Working hours will be between 06:00 and 19:00 from Monday to Saturday.
The following structures will be repaired:
- The Bonte-Langa pedestrian bridge over Jakes Gerwel Drive between Bonteheuwel and Langa
- The Langa Canal Crossing between Bonteheuwel and Langa
- The College Road Bridge over College Road at Jakes Gerwel Drive between Surrey Estate and Gatesville
- The subway between Gatesville Road in Gatesville and Durr Road in Surrey Estate
- The Turfhall Road Bridge over Turfhall Road at Jakes Gerwel Drive
- The Newfields North pedestrian bridge over Jakes Gerwel Drive between Mymoena Crescent in Sand Industria and Lodewyk Road in Newfields
- The Newfields South pedestrian bridge over Jakes Gerwel Drive between Silica Road in Sand Industria and Landsburg Road in Hanover Park
‘We aim to restore the condition of the concrete and steel fixtures of the identified bridge structures as well as adjacent staircases to a safe working state, especially to allow for safe pedestrian passage across the busy Jakes Gerwel Drive. We will ensure that the pedestrian crossings remain accessible to the public and in use throughout the repair works, just at a lower capacity, until repairs are completed. This repair work is needed now to ensure that our pedestrian infrastructure is in optimal condition and safe to use. We thank residents for their patience while these essential repairs are being done over the next few months. Projects like these form part of the City’s efforts to keep Cape Town moving safely,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.
Some of the pedestrian bridges/crossings may be partially closed to perform works. In such cases, pedestrian users will be guided across affected structures by clear signage and/or flag personnel.
The work areas under the bridge will be demarcated to regulate traffic flow through the affected area, with partial lane closures on Jakes Gerwel Drive, Turfhall Road and College Road while repairs are in progress.
Although the repairs are on the pedestrian bridges and crossings, congestion can still be expected since traffic travelling in both directions might be affected on the mentioned roads. Therefore, road users are urged to use alternative routes while the repair work is under way.
The City urges residents to please be cautious while work is under way, pay attention to road signs and flag personnel and be vigilant in and around the affected structures.
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