Noise warning for residents in this Cape Town area from now until November

Oakdale and Bellville residents were warned to brace for months of noise and disruption as the City of Cape Town began roadworks in the area from Monday, 27 July 2026. The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate confirmed that maintenance work was underway on several streets in Oakdale, Bellville. “The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises the public of roadworks along segments of Pioneer Street, Northumberland Street, Aylesbury Road and Raglan Avenue in Oakdale, Bellville,” the city said.

The project was described as routine upkeep aimed at extending the lifespan of the city’s roads. The roadworks are scheduled to run for four months, starting immediately. According to the city, the project would continue “from Monday 27 July 2026 until Monday 30 November 2026 between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, weather permitting and provided there are no unforeseen delays.” Residents and businesses in the affected streets were told to expect increased noise levels during working hours throughout this period.

The city cautioned, however, that the schedule was not fixed. It noted that “the above-mentioned dates can change due to unforeseen circumstances,” leaving open the possibility that the works could run longer than planned. Motorists using the affected roads were told to prepare for delays in both directions.

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The city said “traffic moving in both directions will be affected” for the duration of the project. To manage the flow of vehicles through the work zones, personnel would be stationed on site. “Flag personnel will direct traffic through temporary detours around the work area,” the city said, adding that “work areas will be demarcated to regulate traffic flow.” Parking along the affected streets was also flagged as a concern.

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