Roadworks on the N9 (5KM) between George and Oudtshoorn

Notice of road works C1101: Reconstruction of a section of the N9 (5KM) between George and Oudtshoorn

The Reconstruction of the N9 (5 km) between George and Oudtshoorn and Reseal of Waboomskraal Road  (2 km) is currently underway. The works are expected to be completed by the end of March 2028.

A 24-hour Stop/Go road closure will be implemented from mid January 2026, during half-width construction. Motorists can expect a delay of up to 20 minutes at the closure.

Note: a 24-hour Stop-Go road closure does not mean a road is closed for 24 hours, but that the Stop/Go is in place around the clock - not only during certain times.

Location

The Contract is located between George and Oudtshoorn within the Garden Route District Municipality of the Western Cape. The contract provides for the Strengthening of Trunk Road 1 Section 1 (TR1/1), also known as National Route N12/N9, from km 19.36 to km 24.55 and the Periodic Maintenance of Minor Road 6878(OP06878) from km 0.00 to km 1.98. 

The Reconstruction of the N9 (5 km) between George and Oudtshoorn and Reseal of Waboomskraal Road (2 km) was awarded to Roadmac Surfacing Cape (PTY) LTD in August 2025 and commenced on 01 October 2025. The contract duration is 30 months, and is expected to be complete by the end of March 2028.

Traffic will be accommodated on the existing road with a signalled one-way traffic, 24 hour stop/go closure. It is a provision of the contract that traffic must be accommodated with the least delay and discomfort to the public as possible. Temporary full road closures (when blasting) will be communicated timeously. The safety and convenience of the travelling public are of the utmost importance and every effort will be made to ensure that all temporary road signs, cones, flag operators and speed controls are maintained and are effective. Courtesy shall be extended to the public at all times. The contractor is required to make use of approved methods to control the movement of equipment and vehicles so as not to constitute a hazard on public roads. 

The public is requested to be patient and exercise caution when using these roads.

Any queries related to the above may be directed to the following parties:

• Engineer’s Representative (Zutari): 071 863 5420;
• Site Agent (Roadmac Surfacing Cape): 082 748 2115;
• Traffic Safety Officer (TSO): 083 778 7075.