GARDEN ROUTE | HESSEQUA | KAROO NEWS - The Garden Route District Municipality has announced that repair work will be carried out on the Swartberg Pass that will affect the use of the road over a period of eight months, from 20 July 2020 till 31 March 2021. The work entails essential re-gravel and drainage repair between sections 14,40km and 23,24km (R328 / P0369) of the pass.
Work will take place Mondays to Thursdays from 08:30 to 16:00 and Fridays from 08:30 to 13:00. During these hours, construction vehicles will be active on narrow road sections.
Motorists will experience stop-and-go and delays can be one hour or more.
Road users are therefore requested to plan their trips with the above in mind. An alternate route via Meiringspoort on trunk road 33/4 can be used.
Approach roadworks cautiously
The safety of road users is important. Flag operators in the road maintenance teams will help traffic flow smoothly and safely around the affected area. At times when there are no flag operators, road users must obey the traffic signs.
Motorists are asked to approach the construction zone with caution, especially under wet and dark conditions. If you are approaching a stop/go control, obey the flag operator. He or she will use hand signals and flags to show if when is your turn to stop and when you can go.
When vehicles are in front of you as you approach the construction site, slow down, stop if necessary, and remain cautious and observant.
Obey temporary speed limits at roadwork sites.
The lane width may be narrower than usual and therefore more hazardous. Road shoulders may be particularly narrow. Be extra careful. Stay in your lane. Do not straddle the lines.
When moving through a construction site, keep your attention on driving and on other traffic. Don’t allow yourself to be distracted by construction activities. This is dangerous and can slow down traffic unnecessarily.
Watch out for construction equipment, workers, obstacles and debris.
Report potholes and road-related issues
Road users can report potholes and road-related issues to info@gardenroute.gov.za. Please include your name, contact number and location of the pothole in your e-mail. The exact location is very important because this will save time in finding the pothole and to do the repairs as soon as possible. For more information, please contact Lionel Coetzee on 082 883 2140 or send an e-mail to LionelC@gardenroute.gov.za.
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