The City of Cape Town has stepped up security along the notorious N2 highway following a series of violent attacks on motorists near the airport and Borchards Quarry.
An additional 44 metro police, traffic, and law enforcement officers have been deployed to this stretch, long referred to as the “hell run” by commuters. The operation is a joint effort between the City’s Safety & Security Directorate and Urban Mobility teams, aimed at restoring public confidence and reducing incidents on this high-risk route.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis described the intervention as a vital step to ensure safer mobility for all, while Safety MMC JP Smith called for barrier walls to be erected along the N2 to further shield drivers from pedestrian incursions and roadside attacks.
The plan also includes expanded camera surveillance, faster response to stranded motorists, and joint patrols with provincial partners. This intensified presence is part of a broader campaign to improve safety in key transport corridors across Cape Town.
