ROAD UPGRADES TO MARKET STREET – Phase 4

ROAD UPGRADES TO MARKET STREET

Major upgrades to Market Street, George will impact on road users
for the next 7 months, until 30 November 2022, with construction
commencing on Phase 4 of 5 phases on 03 May 2022

PROJECT:
Market Street – Phase 4

DESCRIPTION:
Reconstruction of Market Street (Phase 4) from Mitchell to
Merriman Street as indicated in the figure.

PROJECT PERIOD (Phase 4):
03 May 2022 – 30 November 2022

SERVICE DISRUPTION
Municipal services may be disrupted during construction.
Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will
be sent out via social media.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
The road (Phase 4) will be re-constructed in half-widths,
with sections of Market Street operated as one way in
the direction of York Street. Access may be restricted to
property owners, delivery vehicles and Go GeorGe busses.
Extra care is to be taken by road users and pedestrians
throughout the duration of the entire construction period.
Adherence to temporary road signage and markings will be
required.

LABOUR:
The project will utilise EPWP registered labour, in terms
of the EPWP policy and in strict compliance with the
relevant requirements in terms of the applicable COVID-19 Regulations.

The George Municipality realises the impact of road works, apologises for the inconvenience, and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise
caution during the upgrade. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and be aware of roadwork personnel.
Details of more road upgrade projects to follow shortly.