MEDIA ALERT
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to conduct oversight visit to Huguenot Tunnel
Western Cape, 22 October 2024 – Transport Minister Barbara Creecy will on Thursday 24 October conduct an oversight visit to SANRAL’s Western Region, with a site inspection of the Huguenot Tunnel control room, toll plaza and soon to be constructed second tunnel, the North Bore.
SANRAL is upgrading the tunnel, in keeping with international safety standards as well as meeting the mobility demands of the significantly increased traffic volumes that come with urban development.
At 3.9km, the Huguenot Tunnel is the longest road tunnel in Africa. The tunnel has been in operation for 36 years and has to date seen more than 125 million vehicles pass through.
Members of the media are invited to join the Minister on the site inspection, followed by a media briefing and interview opportunities.
Date: Thursday, 24 October 2024
Time: 10h00 – 12h00
Venue: Huguenot Tunnel Main Control Centre
Members of the media attending the event are requested to confirm their attendance with Melany Kühn on 078 8877 004 or melany.kuhn@fticonsulting.com or Ludwe Ngoma on 082 785 3840 or ludwe.ngoma@fticonsulting.com.
To limit the number of vehicles, transport will be provided from the Toll Plaza, through the tunnel and back.
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Media Contact:
Collen Msibi
National Department of Transport Spokesperson
Lwando Mahlasela
SANRAL Media Relations Manager