Motorists travelling through Lansdowne are being urged to plan ahead, with the temporary traffic circle at the Strandfontein Road, Govan Mbeki Road (M9) and Jan Smuts Drive (M17) intersection set to close this weekend.
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate says no traffic will be allowed through the intersection from 13:00 on Friday, 23 October until 04:00 on Monday, 26 October 2026.
The closure is needed to allow construction teams to connect the bridge ramps to the new Sky Circle, marking a major milestone in the project.
During the closure, contractors will also install the new traffic signal system at the intersection. From Monday, motorists will once again be guided through the intersection by traffic lights instead of the temporary traffic circle.
What motorists need to know
The City is advising road users to:
• Use alternative routes where possible
• Expect traffic disruptions in the surrounding area
• Allow additional travel time
• Follow temporary signage and directions from flag personnel
• Avoid the intersection if possible during the closure
The temporary traffic circle was introduced in March 2025, when the existing signalised intersection was converted to accommodate construction of the Sky Circle.
With the elevated circle now cast and the concrete having reached its required design strength, the ground-level intersection can be converted back to a four-way signalised intersection.
The elevated Sky Circle, which sits approximately 6.2 metres above ground level, will be reserved exclusively for MyCiTi buses once the service begins operating along the route.
The proposed Hanover Park closed median station will be the closest MyCiTi station to the intersection. The station will be constructed at a later stage, closer to the implementation of the MyCiTi service along the route.
More upgrades planned
The broader project includes several improvements aimed at making the intersection safer and improving traffic flow, including:
• Reconfiguration of the intersection
• Dedicated turning lanes
• Improved traffic signals and signal sequencing
• New walking and cycling lanes
The Lansdowne project began in July 2022, with completion currently anticipated for April 2027, subject to construction progress.
