Work on Sir Lowry’s Pass project to begin today

CONSTRUCTION on the City’s R55 million Sir Lowry’s Pass project will begin today.

The City said yesterday the infrastructure project would contribute to improving the safety of the residents of Sun City, Sir Lowry’s Pass Village and Mission Grounds.

It would happen over the next two years.

The City’s Transport and Urban Development Authority will commence with the construction of new and improved roads, traffic calming measures, and a new bridge over the Sir Lowry’s River.

The three communities affected by the project in the Helderberg region had the opportunity to attend a public open day at the Sun City Community Centre where they could view the final project plans and artist’s impressions of the upgrade.

Mayoral committee member for transport and urban development Brett Herron said: “More motorists are using Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, from the N2 to the T-junction, and Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road (from the T-junction to Somerset West) as alternative routes for them to get to Somerset West instead of having to use the N2.

“As a result, these roads are in a poor condition and have been identified as part of the project for rehabilitation.” The project consists of:

The rehabilitation of Sir Lowry’s Pass Road from the N2 through the village to the T-junction and also Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road from the Knorhoek turn-off to past William Sergeant Street.

New sidewalks on Sir Lowry’s Pass Road from the N2 and through the village and on Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road.

A new bridge over the Sir Lowry’s River.

New stormwater infrastructure that will take the current open channels underground.

Installation of a new second traffic circle and two raised intersections for traffic calming through the village to increase pedestrian safety.

Herron said the project was in line with one of the City’s Organisational Development and Transformation Plan priorities for dense and transit-oriented growth and development.