Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially broken ground in Claremont on a significant phase of the MyCiTi bus service expansion, set to link Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain to Claremont and Wynberg. The project marks the penultimate phase of what is being hailed as South Africa’s largest public transport development to date.

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Joined by Councillor Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, the Mayor inspected progress along the new route after arriving in Claremont via the MyCiTi bus. Key stops included infrastructure works at Duynefontein and Govan Mbeki roads, as well as South Africa’s first elevated traffic circle—dubbed the “Sky Circle”—in Hanover Park.

“It’s exciting to see this transformative project taking shape,” said Mayor Hill-Lewis.

“This expansion will connect communities in Cape Town’s south-east with safe, affordable, and reliable transport. The N2 Express from Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain to the CBD is already among our busiest routes. This next phase will further deepen access and economic inclusion.”

With over R6 billion allocated over the current three-year budget cycle, the south-east expansion represents the City’s single largest financial commitment to public transport infrastructure.

Key Construction Projects Underway

The massive undertaking spans multiple areas and includes:

• Claremont: Road widening, new walkways, and upgraded traffic signals on Imam Haron Road, with partial and full closures expected for the next six months.
• Sky Circle in Hanover Park: Construction of South Africa’s first freestanding elevated traffic circle at Govan Mbeki Road and Jan Smuts Drive, now past the halfway point.
• AZ Berman Drive: Bus lane development is approximately 30% complete and set for completion by January 2027. Lane closures and traffic switches are ongoing.
• Duynefontein Road: A new bridge over the Duynefontein and Govan Mbeki intersection will prioritize MyCiTi buses, with work set to conclude by the end of 2026.
• Turfhall Road: Major reconstruction underway along a 1.7km stretch; completion expected by mid-2027.
• Govan Mbeki Road: Upgrades include new bus stops, general traffic lanes, cycling infrastructure, and signal installations east of Klipfontein Road, due by January 2027.
• Spine Road Bus Depots: Construction of two depots near Mew Way is nearly 80% complete and on track for an October 2025 finish.

Councillor Quintas urged commuters to plan ahead as roadworks continue: “We’re working hard to limit disruption, but road users should expect delays and consider alternative routes when possible.”

Community Impact

Once complete, the expanded MyCiTi route will serve thousands of commuters daily, connecting key residential hubs with business districts and public services. The City emphasized the long-term benefits of job creation, improved access, and urban mobility.

“This is more than transport infrastructure,” added Hill-Lewis. “It’s a platform for opportunity and growth for communities that have long faced mobility challenges.”

MyCiTi Expansion: We’ve kicked off construction at Imam Haron Road and Stanhope Bridge.

Claremont ▶️ Mitchells Plain ▶️ Khayelitsha! ▶️ We’re connecting residents across Cape Town to more job opportunities with access to reliable and affordable public transport 🚏🚎

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— Geordin Hill-Lewis (@geordinhl) May 15, 2025