Westown Roads Update – The 27th of March 2025 marks a significant milestone not only for the opening of Westown Square but also for the launch of the first completed development in the Westown Urban Core. This date also celebrates the completion of essential road upgrades, designed to transform connectivity and accessibility in the region.
Kassier Road Upgrades
By this time, Kassier Road will open to four lanes of traffic from the Cliffdale Road intersection near the Polo Club to the newly developed Westown Boulevard and Milky Way (P559) intersection. This upgrade includes two lanes in each direction, separated by a central median.
Access to Westown Square will be facilitated by two key roads:
- Inkosi Shozi Drive – Featuring a new loop road and a bridge over Kassier Road.
- Westown Boulevard – A signalized intersection at Milky Way (P559).
Progress at the M13 Interchange
The new “western deck” of the M13 interchange will be operational, allowing for continued traffic flow while the existing bridge is elevated and integrated with the upgraded Kassier Road. Completion of this integration is scheduled for June 2025.
Dedicated Pedestrian Infrastructure
The new, dedicated pedestrian bridge over the N3 is taking shape and will provide dedicated access for pedestrians to cross the N3, linking into the Kassier Rd sidewalks which then link into the Westown streets. A temporary pedestrian crossing is currently being put in place until construction is completed which should also be at the end of June this year.
An Inclusive Streetscape
The Westown streetscape focuses on inclusive urban design, with dedicated pedestrian and cycling lanes, separated by indigenous tree plantings. Braille pavers for visually impaired navigation. Accessibility features integrated into Westown Square for an inclusive shopping and leisure experience.
As many commuters in the area know Kassier Rd and its surrounds is a very busy construction space, but the improvements promise to enhance mobility and safety for all users, creating a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly environment at the heart of Westown.
Stay tuned as we count down to March 2025, where these transformative developments will come to life!