TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Western Cape roads could be affected by severe weather

Western Cape, 30 September 2024 – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has escalated its weather warning for the Western Cape from level four to level five and the heavy rainfall and icy temperatures could impact mobility on certain routes, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

Snowfall is expected in the Breede Valley, Witzenberg and the Central Karoo, where sub-zero temperatures were a regular occurrence during the Winter months.

“The icy conditions could affect mobility on the N1 between De Doorns and Beaufort West, and our Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) teams are on high alert to respond to any incidents on the network,” said Randall Cable, SANRAL Western Region Manager.

SANRAL, through its Road Incident Management System (RIMS) works with all road authorities and government services, including emergency medical services, police, traffic and RRM to coordinate the most appropriate response to all incidents reported on the network, via centralised communication centres (CCCs).

Western Cape CCCs

• Cape Town Metro – 021 480 7700
• Cape Winelands – 023 346 6000
• Central Karoo – 023 449 8000
• Overberg – 028 212 9111
• Garden Route – 044 805 5071
• West Coast – 022 433 8700

“Some routes in the Northern Cape, including the N1, N9 and N10 are also likely to be affected by snow, rainfall and freezing temperatures and road users are requested to delay travel where possible,” said Cable.

Northern Cape CCCs

• Frances Baard District – 053 833 9264/9290
• Pixley ka Seme District – 053 631 0860/0088 or 073 996 8036
• ZF Mgcawu District – 054 337 9700 or 087 759 2153
• John Taolo Gaetsewe District – 053 712 0457/0599 or 087 759 2154

SANRAL appeals for cooperation, compliance with road traffic authorities and for road users to take the weather warnings seriously.

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