Woodstock’s Lower Church Street Bridge is emerging from a six-month-long phase of maintenance led by the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate.
The comprehensive repairs to the Lower Church Street bridge encompass various aspects, including addressing the top of the bridge and the soffits of the deck over the N1.
The work involves the repair and/or replacement of damaged balustrades, the installation of precast concrete handrails, addressing concrete and structural defects on beams and columns, and applying protective coating to exposed concrete elements.
One of the key elements of the maintenance project is the repair and rehabilitation of the existing bridge structure.
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This is not only a proactive measure to improve the safety and operational standards of the bridge but also crucial for mitigating degradation caused by concrete spalling and theft.
Councillor Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, spoke on the significance of the ongoing work.
‘The structure will be safer and more aesthetically pleasing for all road users and local businesses. We thank you for your patience over the past six months and are pleased to see this critical maintenance work near completion.’
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The traffic management strategies put in place during the maintenance period are essential to ensure the safety of commuters and workers. Motorists should be aware of the following traffic control measures:
- Speed limits are reduced to 60km/h when work is underway
- To minimise disruptions during peak hours, temporary lane closures will be implemented strategically
- Depending on the work requirements, a Stop-and-Go system or temporary road closure may be implemented at Lower Church Street
Considering the scope of the work, executing it during the night isn’t practical. However, the inconvenience faced by motorists during this period is a necessary trade-off for the long-term benefits of enhanced safety, improved infrastructure and a more visually appealing bridge.
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The City of Cape Town acknowledges the patience and understanding shown by the community throughout the maintenance period.
For those interested in a detailed overview of the bridge and the areas where maintenance work has been carried out, a high-resolution map is available here.
The Urban Mobility Directorate anticipates the completion of this critical maintenance work by 31 January, 2024, subject to the success of the remaining tasks.
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