De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrades set to improve traffic flow in Southern Cape Town suburbs

De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrades set to improve traffic flow in Southern Cape Town suburbs

July 9, 2026 • Construction, Road Works

The project forms part of a road-widening scheme and aligns with the City’s Congestion Management Strategy.

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will commence with the upgrade of the intersections of De Waal Road, Kendal Road (M38) and Main Road (M4) in the Southern Suburbs. The project commenced earlier this month and will continue until August 2027. Work is planned to take place Monday to Thursday between 07:30 and 17:30, Friday between 07:30 and 14:30 and on Saturday between 07:30 and 14:00.

“These intersection upgrades follow a public participation process undertaken in 2024, which identified these sections of De Waal Road, Kendal Road and Main Road as a high priority for congestion alleviation. Our objective is to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at this junction, which provides key road links for public transport, freight and emergency networks as well as residential, commercial and industrial areas, including Diep River and Southfield. The upgrade will also help accommodate the steep increase in traffic to the Southern Suburbs for schools and work. This congestion relief project is a perfect example of our efforts to keep Cape Town moving,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.

De Waal and Kendal Roads currently function as single carriageways, linking the M3, Main Road (M4) and Prince George Drive (M5). The long-term plan involves extending these roads to connect with the R300.

This specific upgrade project includes:

Widening the Kendal Road approach from two to three lanes, including two through-lanes merging into one downstream and the introduction of a new bus lane
Widening the Main Road approaches (northern and southern approaches) from two to three lanes, including two through-lanes merging into one downstream
Expanding De Waal Road to four lanes with two through-lanes, one dedicated left-turn lane and one dedicated right-turn lane.
Constructing medians on both the De Waal Road and Kendal Road approaches
Reconstructing the existing footways along all four approaches based on the widened road sections
Installing street lighting, stormwater connections and catch-pits

The City apologises for the inconvenience that may result from the construction work over the next 12 months. The City thanks residents for their patience and cooperation while these improvements are underway.

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