Strand Seawall project: New traffic plan for Beach Road

Motorists and residents in Strand are advised to prepare for changes along Beach Road as the City of Cape Town rolls out a new traffic management plan to accommodate the second phase of the Strand Seawall project.

The updated plan will take effect from Monday, February 9, as construction expands further east along the coastline.

The City has confirmed that the overall project is still expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with some sections on the western side of the works potentially opening by June 2026, subject to progress.

Under the new arrangements, Beach Road will temporarily operate as a one-way route with northbound traffic (towards Cape Town) between the Hofmeyer Road/Beach Road intersection and the Beach Road/Van Ryneveld Road intersection. Southbound vehicles travelling towards Gordon’s Bay will be required to turn left at Van Ryneveld Road, after which they can access the southern end of Beach Road via Hofmeyer Street or Gordon’s Bay Drive.

Northbound traffic will continue to travel along Beach Road adjacent to the construction area, while motorists wishing to exit the southern section of Beach Road may do so via Haarlem Street. A single southbound lane closure will also be implemented between Haarlem Street - opposite the Greenways entrance - and Van Ryneveld Road.

The City has assured residents that all other internal roads in the area will remain unaffected, with existing directional signage unchanged to assist navigation.

Road users have been advised that temporary closures of Beach Road may occur during construction material deliveries or crane operations. During these periods, traffic will be diverted via the Haarlem Street intersection, with flag personnel deployed to manage traffic flow and pedestrian movement. Temporary signage will also be installed when required.

To ensure public safety, the City will install appropriate signage, traffic cones, barricades, and delineators. Safety netting will be placed on the beach side of the construction zone, and pedestrian access to the beachfront will remain available where possible and clearly marked.

City Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews, said the updated plan was necessary to manage traffic safely and efficiently during this phase of construction.

"Our team will be implementing this updated traffic management plan to ensure the safe and efficient management of traffic. With this phase, temporary road closures will be required due to heavy construction machinery when construction material is being delivered or when there are crane operations. I kindly ask that residents and businesses please remain patient as we push through to complete this exciting project," said.

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