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Notice Date: 5 June 2023 R44 (Clarence Drive) remains open. Notice Date: 2 June 2023 R44 (Clarence Drive): road reopened The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure can confirm that the R44 Clarence Drive has been reopened to traffic. More rain is expected this weekend which could lead to...

On Wednesday evening, 30 August, the provincial Ministers of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers and Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie presented Bergrivier community members with the short and medium-term plans for the respective portfolios. The meeting was held at the Bergrivier Municipality Town Hall in...

As we enter the festive season, many of us will be on the roads heading to holiday spots or visiting family and friends all over the country. A road trip gives holidaymakers the chance to thoroughly enjoy the sights of the Western Cape along its famous scenic routes. Explore the Western Cape Cape...

Why an embargo? The Department of Transport and Public Works is committed to promoting road safety therefore an embargo is placed on abnormal loads and vehicles during certain periods such as public holidays or long weekends. An abnormal load or vehicle can obstruct the vision of other vehicles on...

English Afrikaans IsiXhosa URhulumente waseNtshona Kapa INGXELO YONYAKA 2018-2019

To avoid frustration, your expected driving time should always take into account the possibility that there may be roadblocks on the way. Roadblocks, also known as traffic law enforcement operations, are featured in the 2016-2030 National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS), the national Department of...

Rail services are provided by Metrorail. The Metrorail Western Cape website provides up-to-date timetable, fee and route information. Rail Enforcement Unit On 28 October 2018, the Department of Transport launched the long awaited Rail Enforcement Unit (REU) as force multiplier to bolster the...

Department of Transport and Public Works: Annual Performance Plan 2018/2019 (English) Departement van Vervoer en Openbare Werke Jaarlikse Prestasieplan vir die boekjaar 1 April 2018 tot 31 Maart 2019 (Afrikaans)

Traffic signals on the N2, mainly between the N2/Sir Lowry's Pass intersection and the N2/Hlati intersection has been problematic for a considerable length of time leading to great frustration in the area. This was due to an Eskom electricity supply issue that left the sites without power and...

The wait is over as the building of hope in Simondium begins now as the Department of Infrastructure delivers a new housing project. On Friday, 1 September 2023 the Executive Mayor of Drakenstein Conrad Poole alongside the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, officiated at an...