Uvongo signage needs improving
A number of traffic related problems need to be addressed in the precinct area.
SOME traffic-related problems identified during the drawing up of the traffic assessment for the proposed Alamein Precinct Plan were poor road makings and signage and the many, dangerous informal pedestrian crossings of the R61.
Presenting the traffic assessment at the second public participation meeting, traffic engineer Theo le Roux spoke about transport aspects of the precinct plan. As well as the illegal R61 crossings the lack of walkways and bicycle routes alongside roads needed to be addressed. Another concern was the lack of public transport facilities like safe lay-byes for picking up and dropping off passengers.
Generally main arterial roads were in good condition although the lower order of local roads, including Alamein Avenue and Bauhinia Road, showed signs of wear, probably because of heavy vehicles, said Mr le Roux. While the current road markings in the vicinity of the R61 and Seaslopes Avenue were good, road markings and signage on most local roads was very poor. These needed to be improved as part of any future road upgrading project.
Traffic volumes were generally low during peak periods and the main arterial roads had sufficient capacity. Some delays occurred at the Pitts Street intersection because of Seaslopes traffic volumes. Mr le Roux said the width of current local roads and limited space for expansion didn’t allow for major increases in traffic volumes. The Pitts Road intersection lacked sufficient sight distance, but this could be improved by cutting down some vegetation.
Although the precinct roads had not yet been classified, Mr le Roux discussed this matter explaining how preliminary classification would be based on functionality of roads. He added that the road reserve, in particular that of the R61, split the precinct in two and restricted movement, particularly pedestrian movement, between the two areas.
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