ROADS DURING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS

The Western Cape is experiencing stormy weather conditions with considerable downpours and strong wind in areas. It is expected to continue into the weekend. Following on from other updates issued by the Western Cape Government (WCG), the weather has led to several provincial roads being affected.

Across the province the WCG is hard at work to ensure that all provincial roads under its jurisdiction are open to traffic.

The following provincial routes are currently affected:

• Bainskloof Pass: Closed till further notice due to flooding at the causeway leading to the pass
• Franschhoek Pass: Closed due to a slip
• Goudini Road closed due to flooding
• Slanghoek Road: Section of road has been washed away and a single lane traffic accommodation is in place at this section
• Du Toitskloof Pass closed
• Mitchell’s Pass closed due to mudlsides.

The teams are working tirelessly across the road network to reopen routes as soon as they are deemed sufficiently clear and safe.

The department is further closely monitoring the following provincial roads:

• R44 Clarence Drive where we continually launch mop-up operations due to minor rock falls

“I wish to thank the teams that support the work of the department in opening roads as quickly as possible to ensure free flowing traffic throughout the province”, said Tertuis Simmers, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure.

“I further plead with road users to respect and adhere to road closure signage. While a road may look safe, technical experts have different standards they use to determine whether a road should be closed. Road users should further never cross causeways or bridges or drive through roads that are flooded as the road surface may have been damaged or washed away”, added Minister Simmers.

The situation on provincial roads may change as routes are cleared or weather deteriorates or improves and futher updates will be shared.