CoCT says plans in place to manage traffic congestion amid docking of cruise liners
The Queen Victoria arrived on Thursday and is scheduled to depart late afternoon on Friday, while the Queen Mary 2 arrived on Friday morning and is set to depart early evening on Saturday.
The Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria cruise liners docked at Cape Town harbour. Picture: X/@VosJames
CAPE TOWN - Cape Town traffic services have plans in place to manage congestion and heavy traffic flows into the CBD amidst the docking of the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria cruise liners at Cape Town harbour.
The city said while Cape Town’s growing profile as a tourist destination boosts the economy, it is aware of the inconvenience of increased traffic volumes.
A joint effort is in place to prevent avoidable snarl-ups on and around Nelson Mandela Boulevard, FW De Klerk Boulevard, and Buitengracht Street, but motorists are being encouraged to plan alternative routes around the Waterfront area during peak times, and passengers scheduled to board are advised to arrive early.
The Queen Victoria arrived on Thursday and is scheduled to depart at 17:30 on Friday.
The Queen Mary 2 arrived on Friday morning and is set to depart at 18:00 on Saturday.
“Heavy traffic is a headache at the best of times but it’s important to keep in mind that these events create jobs and are a massive boost to our economy, with cruise tourism injecting R1.2 billon to the Western Cape’s economy during a six-month period last year,” said the city’s Mayco Member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas.