The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure can confirm that progress is being made in clearing the debris of a significant rockfall on the road between Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves.
Safety remains our top priority. While debris is visible on the roadway, engineers have determined that removing it could immediately trigger secondary rockfalls, placing workers and road users at serious risk.
Specialist rope access teams will first stabilise the mountainside by dislodging unstable sections of rock and securing the rock face. Once this process has been completed, teams will begin removing the existing debris from the road.
Due to a number of variables linked to the stability of the rock face, a definite timeline for reopening the road cannot be communicated at this stage. Once the project reaches a point where a more definitive timeframe can be provided, further updates will be issued.
Motorists travelling to the Cango Caves are advised to make use of the alternative route…
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