Free parking on weekends
Free parking is available over weekends at the Silo, Clock Tower and Battery Park Parking Garages, making it easier and more convenient for visitors to enjoy their time at the V&A Waterfront.
Bulk Infrastructure Updates
What this means for you
Visitors
The V&A Waterfront remains fully open and operational throughout this period. Clearly signposted access routes are in place to help visitors move around the precinct with ease, and selected parking garages offer free weekend parking for added convenience.
Drivers
To maintain traffic flow during construction, two outgoing lanes and one incoming lane on Dock Road will remain open at all times. Traffic marshals will be in place during peak periods to assist with movement, and visitors are encouraged to use Helen Suzman Boulevard via Portswood Road as the preferred access route.
Pedestrians
Safe pedestrian routes are maintained at all times, with additional wayfinding signage in affected areas to help visitors move around with ease. To further support access across the precinct, free electric shuttle services operate on weekdays only.
Timeline of updates
Construction will take place in carefully managed phases over a 33‑week period, from mid‑April to the end of November, with no full road closures in place to minimise disruption.
While much of this work happens behind the scenes, it plays a vital role in supporting smooth, everyday experiences for everyone who lives, works, trades and visits the V&A Waterfront.
The map below outlines what’s happening, where, and when during the construction period.
