Motorists, residents and businesses in Strand are being advised of expanded traffic changes as the second phase of the Strand Seawall project gets underway.
The City has confirmed that an updated traffic management plan will take effect from Monday, 9 February 2026, as construction progresses further east along Strand Beach Road.
The overall project is still expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with some sections on the western side of the works potentially opening by June 2026, subject to progress.
One-way traffic to be introduced on Beach Road, Strand
From 9 February, Strand Beach Road between Van Ryneveld Road and the R44 at the Greenways intersection will operate under new traffic arrangements.
Key changes include:
- Beach Road will temporarily become one-way northbound (towards Cape Town) between Hofmeyer Road and Van Ryneveld Road.
- Southbound traffic (towards Gordon’s Bay) will be required to turn left into Van Ryneveld Road, with access to the southern end of Beach Road via Hofmeyer Street or Gordon’s Bay Drive.
- Northbound traffic will continue to use Beach Road, travelling alongside the Strand Seawall construction area.
- Vehicles exiting the southern section of Beach Road can do so via Haarlem Street.
- A southbound lane closure will be implemented between Haarlem Street (opposite the Greenways entrance) and Van Ryneveld Road.
The City said all other internal roads in the area will remain unchanged.
Temporary closures during construction operations
The City also warned that Beach Road may be temporarily closed at times during construction material deliveries or crane operations. During these periods, traffic will be diverted at the Haarlem Street intersection, with flag personnel deployed to manage vehicle and pedestrian movement.
Temporary signage will be erected during closures to guide road users.
The City said it will implement safety measures, including signage, traffic cones, barricades and delineators to guide vehicles and pedestrians. Netting will also be installed on the beach side of the works to protect pedestrians.
Pedestrian access to the beachfront will be maintained where possible and clearly indicated.
“I kindly ask that residents and businesses please remain patient as we push through to complete this exciting project. I thank the public for their understanding so far,” the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews, said.
