Construction of the R797 million Van Schoonsdrift interchange north of Cape Town has reached an advanced stage, with project teams describing the structure as an engineering milestone for the Western Cape. The interchange at the Van Schoorsdrift and N7 junction features what the project team identifies as South Africa's longest twin-spine bridge and the country's second-longest bridge span, according to Construction Safety.
Delivery progress reported this week shows five kilometres of new road infrastructure at an advanced stage, with six bridge structures built and work remaining on just one. Stormwater drainage is 95 percent complete and kerb construction 98 percent complete, with the project on track for completion in March 2027.
The project has also delivered significant employment benefits. Construction Safety reports that 394 work opportunities have been created, exceeding the target of 280, while more than 83,000 person-days of work have been generated against a target of 65,000. Some R131.8 million has been spent with targeted enterprises, creating economic opportunities in surrounding communities.
Six months ago, construction teams were busy building the bridge deck at the interchange. This week, project officials walked across the completed structure to mark how far the build has come, calling it a major Western Cape Government road safety investment aimed at safer journeys and better-connected communities.
Beyond concrete and steel, officials say the interchange is about connecting people and opening doors to economic opportunity. Once complete, the new road infrastructure is expected to ease congestion on one of the region's key transport corridors and improve safety for motorists travelling north of Cape Town. The project forms part of a broader pipeline of road safety upgrades across the province, with officials saying each milestone brings safer journeys closer for thousands of daily motorists.