After a year delay, Tshwane unveils Capital Park’s upgraded bridges
The project opened new bus transit lanes for Moot residents that cost the metro R179-million.
After a year of delays, the Tshwane metro has unveiled two upgraded Capital Park bridges as well as opened bus rapid transit lanes.
Tshwane mayor Randall Williams said the bridges would pave the way for the metro’s A Re Yeng Bus Rapid Transit system to have its own lanes between Wonderboom Junction and Pretoria CBD.
“This signals the end of A Re Yeng buses running through mixed traffic in the area. It will allow for the easy flow of traffic, reducing travel time for motorists and residents heading to their various destinations,” he said.
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The project came at a cost of R179m.
The project was carried out along Paul Kruger, Myburgh streets and the intersection where Paul Kruger Street and Mansfield Avenue meets.
It was supposed to have been completed in October 2020.
Tshwane mayoral spokesperson Sipho Stuurman said the project was, however, delayed by a year because of Covid-19 lockdown regulations.
The metro also constructed concrete bridge portal structures for the Transnet railway lines.
In another event this week, Williams launched the beginning of construction of facilities aimed at creating safe sidewalks for pedestrians and cyclists along University Road in Hatfield.
“This 5km sidewalk project will also be suitable and safe for people with disabilities, alongside students and other residents in the area.
“As the city of Tshwane, we will continue to invest in different modes of transport projects and infrastructure development to benefit our residents. A large metro like ours needs a sustainable transport network with more transportation options to open economic opportunities for all residents,” Williams said.
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