​A section of the M3 between Newlands and Trovato Link in Wynberg is to be resurfaced and construction work is scheduled to commence in late January or early February 2016. The project will run for a period of approximately four and a half months with completion anticipated by mid-May 2016. Martin and East have been appointed as the contractors and the total cost of the project is R16.58 million (excluding VAT).

The project will repair and resurface all parts of the M3 in the area that were not completed during the resurfacing upgrade carried out in 2014. The slow lanes in both directions will be treated with three new asphalt layers while the fast lanes will receive two new layers. In both lanes the existing old asphalt will be removed and replaced with the new layers. The final layer will consist of an ultra-thin friction course and will ensure a durable road surface. The final line marking will be done after this final layer is laid.

‘All construction work has been scheduled to take place at night to minimise the effect of the resurfacing on road users. Work on the outbound lane will take place between 19:30 and 05:30 and work on the inbound lane will be done between 19:00 and 05:00. Residents’ concerns regarding noise levels have been taken into account and limited use of jackhammers will be allowed until 23:00. 

'Unfortunately, reverse beepers are a legal safety requirement but we have specified that they be dampened to try to minimise their impact. We have also specified regular pre-work meetings with the work crew to remind them about reducing on-site noise levels,’ says Ian Bowker, the Head of Pavement Materials and Rehabilitation for Transport for Cape Town, the City’s transport authority.

The City apologises for any inconvenience caused. Ensuring a well-maintained road infrastructure, especially along key arterial routes such as the M3, is essential to providing a safe and efficient transport network. Residents are thanked for their cooperation during construction.

Further project updates will be communicated via the relevant ratepayers' associations to ensure effective communication regarding the progress of the construction work.