Road closure: The Refinery Interchange Bridge (Contract C1025.01)
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Media Release By: Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers
Road users are reminded of the scheduled closure of the Refinery Interchange Bridge. To commence with Phase 5 of roadworks, the Plattekloof Roadway over the N7 will be closed to traffic from 19:00 on 24 November 2023 to 05:00 on 27 November 2023. The N7 northbound off- and on-ramps, and the southbound off- and on-ramps at Refinery Interchange will remain open to traffic. Please refer to the attached flyer.
“We are aware that this closure coincides with the Black Friday weekend, but the closure can unfortunately not be rescheduled,” said Minister Simmers.
Motorists traveling towards Montague Gardens on the N7 from Cape Town can still use the Plattekloof offramp. Because traffic will not be flowing from Plattekloof, it will positively affect traffic flow from the N7 onto Plattekloof Road. Motorists can also exit the N7 earlier at Bosmansdam Road (M8) and travel along Koeberg Road or Montague Drive.
Motorists traveling to Montague Gardens on the N7 from Malmesbury can either use Malibongwe Drive or Bosmansdam Road (M8) to access Montague Gardens.
Motorists traveling to the Richmond/Burgandy area from Malmesbury can still use the Plattekloof offramp. They can also exit the N7 earlier at Malibongwe Drive and travel via Giel Basson Drive (M12) and Tygerberg Valley Road (M13).
Motorists traveling to the Richmond/Burgandy area from Cape Town can use Bosmansdam Road (M8) and rejoin Plattekloof Road (M14).
“All areas remain accessible. We request motorists to plan their journeys ahead of time and be cognisant of the closure of the bridge on Plattekloof Road,” Minister Simmers concluded.
Media queries:
Jandre Bakker
Head of Communication
Department of Infrastructure
E-mail: Jandre.Bakker@westerncape.gov.za
Mr Ntobeko Mbingeleli
Spokesperson for Minister Tertuis Simmers
ntobeko.mbingeleli@westerncape.gov.za
021 483 8067 (o)
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