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GEORGE NEWS & VIDEO - Mayor Leon van Wyk and Portfolio Councillor for Civil Engineering Services: Capital Projects Jacqulique von Brandis paid a visit to York Street last week for an update on the nearly complete northbound lanes.
The work on the southbound lanes was due to start last week.
The section in question is located between Nelson Mandela Boulevard in the south and Courtenay Street in the north and will include the repair of kerbs and storm water repairs.
Traffic congestion can be expected and there will be height differences between the two lanes while milling and asphalt construction work is in progress.
Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians must please 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.
Mayor Leon van Wyk and Portfolio Councillor Jacqulique von Brandis at the road works in York Street.
For the duration of the construction period and where possible, traffic officials and/or point duty officers will be utilised during peak hours to try and assist with traffic flow.
Funding that was received from the Western Cape Provincial Government for the upgrading and maintenance of proclaimed roads, which includes CJ Langenhoven (already completed) and York Street, must be fully spent by 31 December.
As far as possible, major construction work is scheduled annually for completion by December, or for commencement in January of the next year.
George is a major tourist and holiday destination, and the annual December-January peak holiday season is also the peak economic season for many businesses in George.
George's excellent services and infrastructure is one of its main attractions and the road upgrades will only add to this, as they will significantly improve the main access routes and other well-travelled routes.
See a video of Van Wyk reviewing the York Street upgrade:
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