Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate extended Kloof Road closure for 12 months, from Kloof Nek to Round House Road.
The Urban Mobility Directorate of Cape Town has officially announced the extended closure ofThis decision comes as a response to the road’s perilous condition following severe storm damage. Citizens and visitors are urged to seek alternative routes.What damaged this Cape Town road?
The excessive rainfall, coupled with an already saturated environment, triggered uncontrolled surface water runoff, destabilizing the road’s embankment. This instability, known as slip failure, rendered the Kloof Road section unsafe for public use.“A specialized civil engineering geotechnical expert will initiate an investigation and design the necessary repairs. However, due to the substantial scope and complexity of the damage, specific timelines are challenging to ascertain.
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