Comment on the proposed decommissioning of traffic signals at Onverwacht Road and Michael Street intersection, Strand

15 July 2026

15 July - 15 August 2026

Project background

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate investigated the decommissioning of the traffic signals at the intersection of Onverwacht Road and Michael Street after numerous incidents of theft and vandalism at the site.

Various people have also informed us that local motorists blatantly disobey the traffic signals in the area and use all intersections as a yield control, regardless of whether there are traffic lights or not.

In addition, stolen or vandalised equipment continually needs to be replaced. Therefore, we recommend that the traffic signals be decommissioned and that the intersection changes to a four-way stop.

We invite you to submit your input and let us know which option you would prefer:

• Option 1: Decommissioning/removal of traffic signals at the intersection of Onverwacht Road and Michael Street and change to a four-way stop
• Option 2: No changes (remain as it is)

In terms of section 17 of the Local Government:In terms of Section 17 of the Loca Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the proposal.

Access the documents:

• Adverts (English | Afrikaans)
• Design plan

Comment period​​​​​​​

Submit your comments from 15 July - 15 August 2026.

Submit your comment

Submit your comments, inputs or recommendations via the following channels:

Online
Submit your comments online.

Email
Email your comments to transport.news@capetown.gov.za.

Delivery
Deliver your written comments by hand to one of the venues below:

Mbuthokazi Kubashe

Telephone:
021 400 9809

Email:
mbuthokazi.kubashe@capetown.gov.za

Contact us​​​​​​​

For more information and general enquiries, contact:

Nobesuthu Nyati

Telephone:
021 400 5134

Email:
nobesuthu.nyati@capetown.gov.za

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