Lynnwood, Atterbury roads R130m upgrades will improve traffic

The rollout of the integrated public transport network upgrades in the east of Pretoria is set to kick off soon.

This multimillion-rand project will improve three intersections as well as non-motorised transport infrastructure in the east to ease traffic congestion, according to Tshwane metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo.

“The project is about the upgrading of three intersections and construction of non-motorised transport infrastructure along Lynnwood Road between University and Atterbury roads, as well as Atterbury Road between Lynnwood Road and Louis Avenue,” he said.

“This project is estimated to cost R145.6-million.”

Mashigo said the project was expected to take not more than 18 months to complete.

“The commencement date will be confirmed once the site has been handed over to the contractor.

“Measures have been taken with the internal teams involved to fast-track the processes so that the project can start.”

Mashigo said traffic during construction will be affected

“An approved traffic accommodation plan will be implemented on-site to warn and guide motorists about construction activities and suggested detours,” he said.

Local councillor Siobhan Muller said the upgrades will improve traffic flow.

“The system and the road network will be far better and improved, which means the large traffic congestion will also be ended as soon as this project is complete,” she said.

“The upgrades [plan] date back to five years ago when we fought and won the war against the municipality on the issue of removing one car lane and replacing it with a bus lane.

“The upgrades entail that the road will be broadened and smaller bus stations will be built on different sections of the roads.

“This project will be done in phases.

“They will be working under the bridge to finalise the stormwater canal before they can broaden the road at Lynnwood Road just before king’s highway.”

Muller said in the next two weeks, construction sites will be erected in various parts of the east.

She said communities and all motorists should be on alert when the project starts as normal traffic flows will be affected and they should not be surprised that construction sites are being built in their area.

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