Sky circle for Hanover Park

The project commenced on 7 July 2022, but residents would see major construction activity on-site only from the end of October 2022, as it takes time to set up such a work area.

This project showcases innovative engineering and forms part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi service to the metro southeast. It is a massive commitment: it will take about 44 months to complete, thus nearly four years, with the City investing in the new infrastructure and upgrades at this intersection in Hanover Park.

Benefits The benefits of the elevated traffic circle and other upgrades are numerous: • MyCiTi commuters will get a reliable service that runs on time, according to schedule. • Travelling times for MyCiTi commuters will be shorter. • Other road users will benefit from improvements at the intersection; The City of Cape

Town is busy with the construction of a freestanding elevated traffic circle, the first of its kind in South

Africa, at the intersection of

Govan Mbeki Road (M9) and

Jan Smuts Drive (M17) in Hanover Park. these will assist with traffic flow, thereby easing congestion. • Pedestrians and cyclists will have dedicated lanes, separated from the road.

Thus, the investment will uplift and transform the surrounding area profoundly. Added to this are the benefits to local jobseekers and subcontractors from the surrounding communities.

About R15 million will be spent on temporary work opportunities for residents who are registered on the local jobseekers database, as well as R15 million for local subcontractors to provide goods and services to the main contractor for this project. A sky circle The new elevated traffic circle at the intersection of Govan Mbeki Road and Jan Smuts Drive can be described as a hollow circle in the sky, letting in light to the intersection below. The traffic circle will be about 6.2 m above the ground, and will be for the exclusive use of the MyCiTi buses, once complete. The free-standing elevated circle will be the first in South Africa, demonstrating civil engineering at its best, to the benefit of all road users. A visual impact assessment formed part of the design and approval process. Given that the elevated traffic circle is hollow, there will be sufficient light reaching the ground level. By separating the MyCiTi buses from general traffic, the City will ensure the

service operates optimally between Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha and Wynberg and Claremont without being delayed by the traffic or congestion at the ground level of the intersection. This design will benefit MyCiTi commuters, as it will reduce the travelling time to their destinations.

The proposed Hanover Park closed median station is the closest MyCiTi station to this intersection and will serve commuters along the trunk route to operate along Govan Mbeki Road. The station will be built at a later stage, closer to the implementation date of the service.

Benefits to other road users The intersection at Govan Mbeki Road and Jan Smuts Drive experiences congestion during peak hour periods, which should be alleviated to improve conditions on the route. Included in this project are interventions to improve traffic flow with: • the reconfiguration of the intersection

Does transport infrastructure affect economic development?

The transport sector is a significant component of the economy and a commonly used lever to drive development. Because economic opportunities are related to the movement of people, goods and information, the state of transport infrastructure plays an important role in economic development. Highly connected networks and high-density transport infrastructure are linked to high levels of development, with efficient transport systems providing economic and social benefits that produce positive multiplier effects, including employment and investment. At the macroeconomic level, effective transportation infrastructure grants improved mobility, which is positively linked to the level of output, employment and income within a national economy. Looking at the microeconomic level, on the other hand, the transport sector is linked to producer, consumer and production costs. Clearly, at national, provincial and local levels, South Africa’s authorities would derive great benefit from placing a significant focus on improving and maintaining transport infrastructure.

This investment will benefit the surrounding communities of Hanover Park, Philippi, Lansdowne/Wetton and Yorkshire Estate, and will transform the surrounding landscape profoundly

• dedicated turning lanes • improved traffic signals • improved signalisation or sequencing. Pedestrians and cyclists will benefit from dedicated lanes for walking and cycling along Govan Mbeki Drive and at the intersection, and streetlights will be installed to improve visibility and safety at night.

Existing sewer, water and stormwater infrastructure within the road reserve will be relocated and upgraded, which means improved services to the surrounding communities.

Building a City of hope and prosperity The City of Cape Town’s expenditure on the roll-out of the MyCiTi service to the metro south-east is the biggest financial investment in public transport by any metro city to date.

The City is working day and night to improve its public transport service offering to Capetonians. This offering includes the expansion of the MyCiTi service footprint.

Public transport should be accessible, convenient, affordable, reliable and safe, with the City of Cape Town being firmly committed to these goals.

Improved mobility means improved productivity, more jobs and economic growth, and better lives and futures for all of those who call Cape Town home.

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