Article re-cap
- The City of Cape Town is working towards completing the Foreshore Freeway Bridge which has been unfinished for decades.
- Initial designs for the bridge project are intended for release for public comment in September.
- Construction on the bridge has not yet started because the project requires significant funding.
- The intersection where the elevated freeway descends into the city is the busiest intersection in Cape Town.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that the City of Cape Town is progressing towards completing the Foreshore Freeway Bridge, which has remained unfinished for decades.
The elevated section of the freeway, often referred to as the bridge to nowhere, is well on its way to being finished, according to Mayor Hill-Lewis during a recent appearance on Kfm Mornings.
The City intends to release initial designs for public comment in September. However, the Mayor noted that construction has not yet started because the project requires significant funding for the expensive operation.
The bridge was originally built in the early 1970s as part of a traffic easing plan, but construction ceased in 1977 due to a lack of funds.
Completion is necessary because the intersection where the elevated freeway descends into the city is the busiest intersection in Cape Town, according to the Mayor.
Frequently asked questions
Why has the Foreshore Freeway Bridge remained unfinished for so long?
The bridge was originally built in the early 1970s as part of a traffic easing plan, but construction ceased in 1977 due to lack of funds. The project has remained incomplete for decades because it requires significant funding for the expensive operation to finish it.
When will the City of Cape Town release designs for the Foreshore Freeway Bridge?
According to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, the City intends to release initial designs for public comment in September. However, construction has not yet started because the project requires significant funding before work can begin.
Why is completing the Foreshore Freeway Bridge important for Cape Town?
The bridge is necessary because the intersection where the elevated freeway descends into the city is the busiest intersection in Cape Town, according to Mayor Hill-Lewis. Completing it will help ease traffic flow at this critical congestion point.
What is the Foreshore Freeway Bridge sometimes called?
The elevated section of the freeway is often referred to as the 'bridge to nowhere' because it has remained incomplete and disconnected for decades, with the elevated section unable to fully serve its intended traffic-easing purpose.
Source: ewn.co.za
