Upgrade on Mandela Blvd and York St intersection

GEORGE NEWS - Rehabilitation of the Nelson Mandela Blvd and York Street Intersection in George will impact on road users from 20 to 28 February.

Traffic congestion can be expected, says George Municipality in a notice. The remedial work will require the milling and removal of existing bituminous layers as well as milling and removal of existing gravel base layers.

After the milling operations, will follow placing of new bituminous base layers and surface layers.

• Traffic heading south in York Street will have access onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard on Monday and Thursday.

• Only light vehicles will have access to Nelson Mandela Boulevard from Meade Street’s side between Meade Street and York Street for the entire period.

• Traffic heading north in York Street will not have access onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard for the entire period.

• Traffic heading south in York Street will not have access onto Marthinus Street for the entire period.

• Access between York Street Northbound and Marthinus Street will only be available on Monday and Thursday.

• No access between York Street and Marthinus Street on Tuesday and Wednesday.

There will be height differences between the two lanes while milling and asphalt construction work is in progress.

Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians must exercise extreme caution, especially during wet conditions and when visibility is poor and at night. Vehicles with low profile tyres and motorcyclists must take extra care.