The South African National Roads Authority (Sanral) has provided an update on the status of the Huguenot Tunnel, saying it is now open to all vehicles traveling from Cape Town to Worcester. The tunnel had been previously closed due to unfavorable weather conditions, including mudslides and rock slides caused by heavy rain and strong winds in the Western Cape since Sunday.
According to Sanral, Class 1 vehicles, including light motor vehicles, are now allowed through the tunnel from Worcester to Cape Town. However, heavy vehicles are still not allowed to pass because the truck lane is covered in mud and there are large rocks blocking the R101.
#Transportation CPTT UPDATE CLOSE Huguenot Vault, In and Outbound has been reopened for all vehicles#WCLiveTraffic
– EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) June 16, 2023
Du Toitskloof Pass, another affected area, continued to experience landslides and rocks. Provincial traffic police officers are present to guide drivers to alternative routes.
Sanral’s Project Manager, Mike Vinello-Lippert, confirmed that emergency services are actively working to clear the road and fully reopen the tunnel to all types of vehicles. Vinello-Lippert urges drivers to be patient, vigilant and adhere to speed restrictions during these difficult weather conditions.
#Transportation CPTT Franschhoek Pass is currently closed (R45 between Franschhoek Dam and Theewaterskloof) Visserhok Road (M48 connecting Durbanville and N7) Goudiniweg Slanghoek Road (single lane) Citrusdal entrance will commence emergency repairs when water flow permits
– EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) June 16, 2023
In addition, Vinello-Lippert announced the reopening of N1 at De Wet. However, the truck is still being diverted through the R43 via Ceres. Provincial traffic police are present to assist in the change of direction.
Sanral stresses the importance of checking the condition of travel routes before embarking on a journey and allowing additional travel time due to ongoing weather conditions that may affect alternative routes different.
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Source: vothisaucamau.edu.vn
