Rugby fans can look forward to expanded free Park & Ride services to get them to and from the Springboks’ clash against Barbarian FC in the Qatar Airways Cup set to take place in Cape Town on Saturday, 28 June, reports Cape {town} Etc.
This is according to the City of Cape Town, which announced that a massive turnout is expected at the DHL Stadium for the historic rugby match.
It will be the British-based invitational club’s first-ever tour of South Africa.
The game will mark the start of the Springbok’s five-month international season, which will also include the Castle Lager Incoming Series, the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and the end-of-year tour of Europe.
The Qatar Airways Cup fixture against the Barbarians is the first of two Springbok matches coming to the Mother City this year.
The Boks will also host Australia in August as part of the team’s defence of the Rugby Championship.
‘We are anticipating more than 40 000 spectators for this game, which will affect traffic on match day. To reduce congestion and help fans get to the stadium on time, we’ve worked closely with the event organiser to provide alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles,’ said City’s MMC for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith.
‘We strongly encourage all spectators to make use of the park-and-ride system, which is a convenient and reliable way to avoid delays and ensure a smooth journey to the venue. The shuttle, with its dedicated lane to the stadium, will ensure that your beat the traffic and get to the stadium smoothly.’
Stadium gates for this Saturday’s game are expected to open at 12pm.
The free MyCiTi shuttle service for spectators will ferry matchday ticket holders from Century City, CTICC, Thibault Square and Civic Centre stations.
The first shuttles from all designated Park & Ride sites will depart at 12pm, with return services operating until 9:30pm.
Park & Ride facilities:
- Civic Centre: Free parking bays will be available to match ticket holders from 11:30am on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry is via Hertzog Boulevard (incoming) and Civic Road.
- Century City (Steelbridge E-Parking): Limited free parking bays for ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis. Access via Century Boulevard. The area will be monitored by security; however, parking is at the owner’s risk. Paid parking is also available at the mall.
- CBD on-street parking: Free from 1pm.
- Parkalot: Paid parking is also available at the Parkalot on Jack Craig Street and at the Harbour Arch on Harbour Arch Boulevard.
From here, spectators can take a free MyCiTi bus from the Civic Centre.
A designated e-hailing drop-off and pick-up area will be located at P13 on Green Point Main Road, between York Road and Wigtown Road.
Road closures:
Residents and motorists are advised of the following road closures and restrictions in the Green Point Precinct and Granger Bay on Saturday, 28 June.
| Road | Between | Restriction | Time |
| Fritz Sonnenberg Rd | McDonalds (P3) & Vlei Road | Full closure in both directions | 06:00 – 06:00 (24 hours) |
| Stephan Way | Fritz Sonnenberg & Hamilton’s RFC | Full closure in both directions | 06:00 – 22:30 |
| Vlei Road | Helen Suzman Boulevard & Fritz Sonnenberg | Full closure in both directions | 06:00 – 22:30 |
| Fort Wynyard Street | Portswood Rd & Granger Bay Boulevard | Full closure | 06:00 – 22:30 |
| Granger Bay Boulevard | Helen Suzman Blvd & Beach Road | Restricted access | 06:00 – 22:30 |
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