Lynnwood Road has reopened after nearly three weeks of construction, but concerns remain over the safety of the upgraded route.

The busy Pretoria East route reopened on July 19 after construction teams completed the scheduled road upgrades between Kings Highway and University Road.

While the reopening has eased congestion for thousands of daily commuters, Ward 56 councillor Tiaan Dippenaar says the road is still far from safe.

“The road has reopened, but it remains a big safety concern and is quite hazardous. Motorists should be very vigilant, especially between Herold Street and University Road,” said Dippenaar.

He said he and Ward 82 councillor Siobhan Muller will meet with the project managers next week to discuss residents’ concerns and assess the safety of the reopened roadway.

“We have received concerns from motorists about the current road conditions, and we will be engaging the project team to address these issues,” she said.

The temporary closure formed part of the Tshwane Metro’s ongoing A Re Yeng Line 2B project, which includes extensive road widening and upgrades to stormwater infrastructure along Lynnwood Road.

Metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo previously explained that the works included enlarging the existing stormwater pipe on the northern side of Lynnwood Road at Kings Highway while installing an additional stormwater pipe on the southern side to improve drainage capacity and reduce flooding during heavy rainfall.

The metro also widened sections of the road by adding a lane in each direction to improve traffic flow through one of Pretoria East’s busiest intersections.

Further east, between Roper Street and University Road, contractors carried out similar upgrades, including widening the road and improving the stormwater network to increase the road’s capacity.

According to Mashigo, the upgrades are designed not only to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion but also to prepare Lynnwood Road for the future implementation of dedicated A Re Yeng lanes between Lois Avenue and Loftus.

“The city deliberately scheduled the closure from June 29–July 17, during the school and university holidays, to minimise disruption to commuters, nearby schools, and the University of Pretoria.”

Although traffic is once again flowing along Lynnwood Road, motorists have reported that some sections remain difficult to navigate due to uneven road surfaces, temporary lane markings, and ongoing construction adjacent to the roadway.

Residents have also raised concerns about the route’s safety, particularly where construction zones remain active.

Dippenaar urged motorists to reduce speed, obey temporary traffic signs, and remain alert for construction workers and equipment operating alongside the road.

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