Paul Kruger Street to be closed
Paul Kruger Street between Madiba Street and Boom Street will be closed from Monday due to A Re Yeng bus lane constructions.
A Re Yeng bus constructions in the city, Paul Kruger Street, between Boom Street and Madiba Street will be reclosed for traffic as of Monday, the Tshwane metro council said.
After the initial closer, the Tshwane council has been able to keep a single lane open for mixed traffic to pass through the area, however, the single lane has proven to be unsafe to both motorists and site staff.
“The contractor had therefore reviewed the traffic accommodation plan through this area. A decision has thus been taken by the Tshwane Metro Police to revert to the original plan for the construction works on Paul Kruger Street to close the section between Boom and Madiba Streets. This closure to traffic will be extended to Nana Sita Street in the near future,” said Tshwane metro spokesperson Selby Bokaba.
Access will be allowed to business owners, employees, delivery vehicles and visitors. “All the business owners and employees in the area have been provided with A Re Yeng stickers that will allow them to gain access into the area. Please note that all parking lots within the road reserve have been removed. The intersections crossing Paul Kruger Street within this area will remain open to traffic,” Bokaba said.
Motorists are urged to take note of detours and to adhere to the traffic signage and speed limits. The following detours should be used to avoid the construction in the city centre.
- CBD from North to South – Motorists can turn left into Boom Street and then right into Thabo Sehume Street to enter the CBD. From Thabo Sehume Street, motorists can either use Blood or Johannes Ramokhoase Streets to gain access onto the affected sections of Paul Kruger Street.
- CBD from South to North – Motorists can turn right into Francis Baard Street and then use Bosman Street towards Boom Street and then use Boom Street to exit the CBD. From Bosman Street, motorists can either use Struben Street or Madiba Street to gain access onto the affected sections of Paul Kruger Street.
“The sidewalks will remain open to pedestrians at all times and who in turn are urged to be vigilant when passing the construction areas. Pedestrians are cautioned against entering the construction areas,” said Bokaba.
