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GEORGE MUNICIPALITY ADVANCES CITY-WIDE ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

Mission Street Completed Jan 2026

George Municipality is successfully moving forward with a major programme of road and infrastructure upgrades designed to improve mobility, safety, and accessibility across the city. While construction may cause temporary inconvenience for pedestrians and road users, the end result will be a safer, more efficient, and better-connected city for everyone.

The programme includes the rehabilitation of key roads, construction of critical intersections and transfer points, and the installation of sidewalks and infrastructure that meet universal access standards. These upgrades will enhance the flow of traffic, support local economic activity, and strengthen connections between communities.
By investing in these improvements, the Municipality is delivering a long-term vision of a resilient, accessible, and modern George that benefits residents, commuters, and visitors alike.

ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECTS – PROGRESS UPDATE
George Municipality is committed to providing regular progress updates on the road upgrades across the city:
Pacaltsdorp

• Mission Street: 94% complete. Construction commenced on 18 October 2024. The upgrading of Mission Street progressed to the extent that it was reopened for bi-directional traffic in December 2025. Current work includes the final line markings, road signage, and Universal Access compliance infrastructure. Completion is expected by March 2026.

Pacaltsdorp Roadworks update Feb 26

• Protea Street (Phases 3): 78% complete. Work commenced on 5 August 2025, and the scheduled revised completion date is in February 2026. Current activities include road layer works, kerbing, construction of stormwater structures and sidewalks.
• Protea Street (Phases 4): 48% complete. Work commenced on 29 September 2025 and is scheduled for completion in March 2026. Current activities include road layer works, kerbing, construction of stormwater structures and sidewalks.
• Heather, Haydn and Rose Streets: 70% complete. Construction commenced on 25 September 2024 and is expected to conclude in July 2026. Current activities include kerbing, layer works and stormwater structures. The road failure investigation has commenced, and the outcome is being determined.
• Beukes Street: 57% complete. Work commenced on 29 September 2025, and completion is expected in June 2026. The contractor is currently removing concrete block pavers, box-cutting, road layer works, relaying of cables, and stormwater drainage.
• Genesis Street: Commencement of the project is dependent on budget availability.

Thembalethu
• Ngcakani and Ncamanza Streets: 95% complete. Work commenced on 21 October 2024 and is scheduled to conclude in February 2026. Current activities include Löffelstein wall in Ncamanza (eastern side), stormwater manhole change in NMB/Ncamanza intersection to complete UA, sidewalk in Ncamanza and general snags.
• Tabata and 26th Streets: 99% complete. Construction commenced on 25 September 2024 and is scheduled to conclude in February 2026. Current activities include sidewalks and Universal Access compliance infrastructure.
• Tabata Street (Phase 4): The construction commenced in December 2025, with expected completion in May 2026.
George Industria

Tabata Street 1 Feb 26

• PW Botha Boulevard: 82% complete. Construction commenced on 26 September 2024 and is scheduled for completion in July 2026. Most sections of PW Botha Boulevard are again open to bi-directional traffic, except for one section (Phase 4), which includes layer works, stormwater drainage, cable accommodation, kerbing, sidewalks, and final asphalt surfacing.

As part of completing the construction work, traffic accommodation and control measures, and short temporary lane closures, are expected to be implemented at points along PW Botha Boulevard while the remaining works are being carried out.

Rosemoor
• Beer and Woltemade Streets (Phases 1 & 2): 96% complete. Construction commenced on 13 August 2024 and is expected to conclude in February 2026. Outstanding work includes finishing of work and finalisation of snags.
• Beer Street (Phase 3): 60% complete. Construction commenced on 04 August 2025 and is scheduled for completion in March 2026. Current works include relocation of existing services; road layer works and stormwater structures.
• O’Connell Street: 98% complete. Work commenced on 19 August 2024 and was practically completed and opened for traffic by end November 2025. Outstanding work is still being carried out and is expected to be completed by end February / begin March 2026.
Heather Park
• Plattner Boulevard (Phase 1): 15% complete. Construction commenced on 29 September 2025 and was scheduled for completion in March 2026. Unforeseen geotechnical conditions were encountered which effected the works and the revised completion date is scheduled for May 2026.

Plattner Bld Feb 2026

• Plattner Boulevard (Phase 2): Commencement of the project is dependent on budget availability.
George Central
• Cradock Street: 10 % complete. Work commenced on 11 November 2025 and is expected to conclude in July 2026. Current work is installing of Storm Water pipes and laying of kerbs. Traffic flow is permanently one lane from north to south.

COMPLETED PROJECTS
• Protea Street (Phase 1 & 2): Completed. Work commenced on 30 September 2024.
• Airway Street: Completed. Work commenced on 27 September 2025.
 Wellington Street: Completed. Work commenced on 19 June 2025.
• Pine Street: 100 % complete. Work commenced on 4 August 2025 . Completion Certificate issued 29 January 2026.

IMPACT OF ONGOING CONSTRUCTION
George Municipality acknowledges the impact of ongoing construction on bus operations and general traffic flow, particularly in Pacaltsdorp and surrounding areas. GO GEORGE is monitoring the situation closely and implementing mitigation measures, including temporary route adjustments and the deployment of additional buses where possible.
Passengers are encouraged to stay informed about service changes and construction-related adjustments by using the official GO GEORGE communication platforms.

Real-time updates on routes and timetables are available through the trip-planning tools on the website (www.gogeorge.org.za) Commuters can also follow the GO GEORGE Facebook page or subscribe to the WhatsApp Channel for instant notifications and service alerts.

The WhatsApp Channel can be joined directly via this link: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanooYO002T09OyaKM3x