The M3 roadworks in Newlands start Monday, but it may not be what you expect. Find out what’s changing and how to plan your drive. If you’ve seen the words ‘M3 roadworks’ and braced for a full shutdown, take a breath. From Monday, 16 November 2026, work begins on the Newlands Avenue and Rhodes Avenue intersection and the City of Cape Town says the main change for drivers is a partial lane.