Windhoek traffic jams leave commuters frustrated

Road users in Windhoek have voiced frustration over worsening traffic congestion, with many reporting that they spend hours on the road during peak periods, making it difficult to reach their destinations on time.

Elisenheim resident Charmaine Nel (56) told The Namibian yesterday that traffic congestion has turned into a daily struggle.

Nel said her family’s morning trip from Elesenheim to Klein Windhoek used to take about 30 minutes, but now takes between 45 minutes and more than an hour.

“It’s really very frustrating,” she said.

Nel said she and her husband moved to Elesenheim last year because they believed the Western Bypass would provide quick access to the city, but traffic conditions have deteriorated significantly.

She said her husband drops their granddaughter at All Nations School before continuing their journey, but congestion now causes delays despite the relatively short travelling distance.

Nel said one of the worst bottlenecks is where motorists from Elisenheim, Osona and Okahandja merge with traffic near the B1 and the turnoff towards Namibia Breweries.