Overstrand Municipality is currently busy with several road resurfacing projects across the Overstrand. These improvements are expected to be finished within the next two months, ensuring they are ready for the holiday season. Afterwards, the reseal programme will continue in February 2025.

One significant project is the resurfacing of a section of the Main Road on the R43 in Hermanus. This project is funded by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure and involves milling and removing the existing bituminous surface and replacing it with new asphalt. Some sections will undergo light rehabilitation, which will include the removal of base and subbase layers. 

The roadworks will take place from Builder’s Warehouse to Brug Street in Eastcliff, extending along Seventh Street up to 17th Avenue in Voëlklip. These works are scheduled to commence on 11 November 2024 and are expected to last 2 to 3 weeks, depending on weather conditions and provided there are no unforeseen delays. Work will be carried out from Mondays to Saturdays, between 07:00 and 18:00.

A Stop/Go traffic system will be implemented, leading to lane closures during the resurfacing process. Motorists are advised to allow for longer travel times and to consider alternative routes where possible.

We further ask all road users to exercise caution while this work is under way, as bitumen splashes can be difficult to remove from vehicles. Please reduce your speed, pay attention to road signs, stay vigilant in and around the roadworks area, and be mindful of uneven road surfaces.

For any queries, please contact Overstrand Municipality’s Civil Engineering Services on 028 313 8972.