WESTERN CAPE. – A new road project in Paarl will connect Bergriver Boulevard with the R45 to divert traffic from Main Street and improve traffic flow in the town. According to the Drakenstein Municipality, the project will take until 15 December 2027. Local developers are financing the project through development contributions, while the municipality is contributing to its implementation.
According to the Drakenstein Municipality, Bergriver Boulevard will be extended between Optenhorsth Street and School Street. Sidewalks and kerbs on sections of the boulevard will be upgraded and new street lights will be installed along the route. The lane markings of Lang Street will be adjusted to align with the new road surfaces. Minor works will also be done in School Street.
Lang Street and sections of Bergriver Boulevard near Honeydew Estate will be closed for short periods during construction work. Construction work will take place between 08:00 and 18:30. Enquiries can be directed to Schalk Liebenberg of Umzali Civils at 082 219 3282.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
