Huguenot Tunnel cape town still closed due to rockfalls and mudslides
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Huguenot Tunnel cape town
Due to unfavorable weather that caused mudslides and rockfalls, the Huguenot Tunnel in the Western Cape is still impassable to vehicles. The Western Cape’s traffic has been severely impacted by the closure of the Huguenot Tunnel. The tunnel has become dangerous for drivers as a result of unfavorable weather conditions, such as persistent rain and strong gusts, which have caused mudslides and rockfalls. Although it is not yet known when the tunnel will be reopened, the officials are working hard to remove the debris and make it safe for use once more. Drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes or, if possible, postpone their trips in the interim.
#CPTTraffic Currently closed Franschhoek Pass (R45 between Franschhoek and Theewaterskloof Dam)
Visserhok Road (M48 that connects Durbanville and N7)
Goudiniweg
Slanghoek Road (one lane of traffic)
Entrance to Citrusdal where emergency repairs will start once waterflow allows— EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) June 16, 2023
This important transit route’s closure serves as a reminder of how susceptible our infrastructure may be to severe weather and emphasizes the need for ongoing investment in resilience measures. Heavy overnight storms, according to the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral), caused mudslides and rockfalls close to the Eastern Truck Check Station, closing the N1 in the direction of Cape Town. “We are diverting all traffic from the Worcester side to alternate roads. Mudslides are also affecting Du Toitskloof Pass, and provincial traffic is on hand to redirect traffic.
#CPTTraffic open Mitchell's Pass between Ceres and Wolseley following mudslides
Huguenot Tunnel open both directions for light motor vehicles but direction Cape Town heavy motor vehicles are diverted via the R43— EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) June 16, 2023
Vinello-Lippert reported that all traffic in both directions had been stopped on the N1 at De Wet, immediately after Worcester, in the direction of De Doorns. At the R43, where Ceres was being used as a diversion for provincial traffic, there was a closure in place with guiding signage. Vinello-Lippert advised drivers to confirm that their roads were open to traffic before setting off. Due to the current bad weather, which may hamper various alternate routes, they should also allow more time for travel. Gift of the Givers, a humanitarian charity, said it was aiding villages along the N1, N2, and N7.
#CPTTraffic Currently closed:
Swartberg Pass (R328 between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn)
Bainskloof Pass (R301 between Wellington and Wolseley)
du Toitskloof Pass (R101 between Paarl and Worcester)
Grootriver Pass (R102 in Nature's Valley)— EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) June 16, 2023
