How you will be affected by the Church Square facelift
Church Square in Pretoria is getting a facelift, with the city planning landscaping work for the next nine months.
The refurbishment will result in road closures as well as the removal of parking bays in some parts of Church Square.
Tshwane Metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says refurbishments kicked off yesterday.
"Upon completion of the renovation, a section of Paul Kruger Street that is situated around the inner parameters of Church Square will no longer be accessible to motorists," says Mashigo.
Mashigo says this road will only be designated for use by A Re Yeng buses and emergency vehicles, affording pedestrians the pleasure of using the broad walkways.
With the removal of parking bays at Church Square, drivers will have to make use of parking decks available around the Square.
A limited number of parking bays will remain on the peripheral area of the square, meaning on Mutual Street and Parliament Street," says Mashigo.
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Mashigo says the Square will have a whole different look, with trees, revamped lawn and street furniture that will meld with the modern landscaping.
This redesigning will contribute to the cleanliness and the rejuvenation of the city centre.
"The City, through the contracted company, has ensured the erection of road signage denoting roadwork underway. Therefore, entry into Church Square and the adjacent Bank/Mutual Street as well as Parliament/Palace Street will be closed off as of mid-October 2016," says Mashigo.
In order to circumvent the embellishment site/Church Square, motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes:
From the north going south:
Motorists can turn left onto Boom Street, then turn right into Thabo Sehume Street and again right onto Pretorius Street to access Paul Kruger Street.
From the south going north:
Motorists can turn left from Paul Kruger Street onto Pretorius Street, then right onto Bosman Street and continue all the way to Boom Street. There they can turn right onto Boom Street, from where they can turn left onto Paul Kruger Street to exit the inner city.