The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has advised residents and road users in the Claremont area of temporary road closures along Imam Haron Road to allow for the MyCiTi phase 2A construction works to proceed in the vicinity.
These temporary road closures will be in place from Monday, 16 February 2026, until the end of May 2026, if all goes as planned.
The following closures will take effect from 16 February:
Closure of the intersection of 1st Avenue/Imam Haron Road
• No access into or out of 1st Avenue
• Detour via Wade Road
Closure of the intersection of 2nd Avenue/Imam Haron Road
• No access into/out of 2nd Avenue
• Detour via 3rd Avenue
Closure of Markham Road between Chichester Road and Imam Haron Road
• No access in/out of Markham Road
• Detour via Belvedere/Chichester Road
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas, says he empathises with road users who are affected by this and the frustration it causes, but promises there is light at the end of the tunnel.
“We want to thank you once again for your patience and cooperation while all these works are underway. Please always factor in additional travel time, approach construction areas with caution and follow the temporary signs and guidance from flag personnel. Where possible, please use alternative routes.”
The added pressure on Claremont’s roads comes as urgent repairs are underway to Stanhope Bridge after the existing retaining wall on the southeast quadrant of the bridge failed on 26 January 2026. Currently, only one lane is available in each direction until further notice.
Work on the Stanhope Bridge forms part of the MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project, which will connect Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain to Claremont and Wynberg.
Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
