CAPE TOWN - The Cape Winelands District Municipality says the Huguenot Tunnel between Cape Town and Worcester has been opened to light vehicles only.
Adverse weather conditions this week resulted in mudslides and rockfalls in the area, causing power failures and forcing the tunnel's closure.Entrance to Citrusdal where emergency repairs will start once waterflow allows ' EWN Traffic June 16, 2023 #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 R43du Toitskloof Pass ' EWN Traffic June 16, 2023 The municipality's Jo-Anne Otto: "Sanral's team continued with clearing and mopping up tasks throughout the night and as a result, the tunnel is open for light vehicles. Heavy vehicles will still need to make use of an alternative route, as the Du Toitskloof Pass is still closed to all traffic.