Cape Town traffic woes: City allocates R653 million for ‘congestion relief’

Cape Town traffic woes: City allocates R653 million for ‘congestion relief’

Cape Town plans to spend R653 million on congestion relief projects as part of its draft 2026/27 City of Hope Budget. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis tabled the plan in Council on Tuesday, highlighting transport upgrades aimed at easing pressure on the city’s road network. The congestion funding forms part of a broader R3.7 billion allocation for roads, pothole repairs and stormwater infrastructure. “Our capital budget remains higher than the three Gau…