I'm thinking of changing jobs and Old Mutual (in Pinelands) seems a possibility. The problem is the travelling though. Of late I have heard of several people who have complained of the traffic on the M5 from the southern suburbs to the N2 turnoff - it seems to have gotten a lot worse in the last 6 months - some taking an hour to go from Plumstead to Pinelands in the morning and afternoon. Anyone here have some views on this or know why this is?
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M5 (CPT) traffic issues?
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Traffic seems to have stayed heavy this year, even after UCT has settled down. But - I dont go near the M5 anymore... but i can tell you the Kenilworth side on Rosmead / Belvedere and surroundings is bad. I have learnt various shortcuts and shortcuts on shortcuts when other people are causing congestion. Or when a burst waterpipe in Rondebosch shuts down half of cape town!
My advise is - if you are nervous of this traffic.. 1) be prepared to leave early for work... and 2) Talk to people to figure out the shortcuts to get around the nasty bits. 3) There is a nice pub @ mutual.. with tv screens... have a beer while you wait for hte traffic to subside in the afternoon
princes_arabella
Well-Known Member
Leave earlier. I work in Century City and get onto the M5 at Ottery Road every morning at 6am. I get to work just before 6:20, jave coffee and whatnot, start at 7am, leave at 15:45 to get home by 16:10.
The M5 starts getting backed up from 6:30, so YMMV. Those hour long commutes you mentioned normally occur when leaving southern suburbs at 7am.
The M5 starts getting backed up from 6:30, so YMMV. Those hour long commutes you mentioned normally occur when leaving southern suburbs at 7am.
AlmightyBender
Executive Member
Eish bananas traffic has been bad in the South since January and not getting any better. I stay in Kenilworth and work in Montague Gardens.
The harsh reality was already mentioned:
The harsh reality was already mentioned:
chickenbeef
Executive Member
Stop telling everyone to leave earlier, now WE have to leave earlier than THEM 
Thanks for the heads up. The traffic situation is definitely not what I remember it to be. I will need to be more mindful of the areas I decide to go for.
What would be great, is if I could get into PnP (Rosmead Ave) ... get to work in 5 minutes.
What would be great, is if I could get into PnP (Rosmead Ave) ... get to work in 5 minutes.
riverdusty
Senior Member
I live in Plumstead and work in Pinelands.
I get to work in 20 minutes or less, every morning, no matter what time I leave....
... on my Scooter
I get to work in 20 minutes or less, every morning, no matter what time I leave....
... on my Scooter
MisterBigglesworth
Expert Member
Traffic in CT all over has gotten to ridiculous levels last 6 months, not just the M5. I rarely get to work in the time I used to previously...now it takes between 15 and 30mins longer to work....and 30mins longer home.
No idea WTF has changed to cause this...but got me to miffed I will be going in to work now on my motorbike as often as possible...
No idea WTF has changed to cause this...but got me to miffed I will be going in to work now on my motorbike as often as possible...
I.am.Sam
Honorary Master
True ..before leaving home at 630 and n2 was flowing
now its backed up
even though i leave after 9 now there is still bumper to bumper on the n2
so OP leave earlier than 630 or after 9
Good advise. One problem is that some places have strict working times and/or don't have proper flexitime. I find it very strange why some companies still stick to the 8:00-17:00 (generalising) timeslot.