Six-month-long repair works on Cape Town bridge almost complete

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate says it is wrapping up maintenance work on the Lower Church Street Bridge over the N1 in Woodstock, which has been ongoing for the past six months. 

MAINTENANCE ON N1 WOODSTOCK BRIDGE ALMOST DONE 

Motorists are advised to expect delays on the N1 at Lower Church Street. 

The City of Cape Town said roadworks will continue until Wednesday, 31 January 2024, if all goes as planned.

The repairs to the Lower Church Street bridge include the top of the bridge and the soffits of the deck over the N1 freeway.

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The work includes the following:

• Repair and replace damaged deteriorated balustrades and install precast concrete handrails.
• Repair of concrete and structural defects on beams and columns.
• Cleaning and application of a protective coating to exposed concrete elements. 

CITY OF CAPE TOWN MMC HAPPY CRITICAL WORK IS ALMOST COMPLETE 

Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility Rob Quintas said the repair and rehabilitation of the existing vehicular bridge structure at Lower Church Street is required to improve the safety and operational standards of the bridge. 

Quintas said this includes damage to the existing structure resulting from impact or traffic accidents at various locations. 

“By doing this work, we are further mitigating the degradation of the structure due to concrete spalling and theft. The structure will be safer and more aesthetically pleasing for all road users and local businesses,” he added. 

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