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Cape Town's famous unfinished Foreshore highways could soon be completed as part of an ambitious redevelopment project that could run into billions of rands. The project, led by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, involves widening the inbound freeway, building a new bridge and underground tunnel, creating parks, a harbour-side promenade, and a new neighbourhood. No final cost has been determined, but the scale of the project suggests expenditure will be substantial.

The redevelopment aims to address traffic congestion and unlock significant investment, job creation, and more affordable housing for Capetonians. The first phase of the project would involve constructing a new inbound bridge, additional freeway lanes, and an elevated outbound ramp connecting Buitengracht Road over Dock Road to the existing outbound freeway. This would create three parcels of land for residential development.

The second phase of the project would focus on building the tunnel and connecting the new outbound bridge to Helen Suzman Boulevard. Once completed, the existing elevated freeway viaduct would be demolished, making way for the proposed harbour-side promenade, parks, and public spaces. The project is expected to continue for several more years, with public consultations expected to begin in the new year.