Safety concerns keep Carolina-Chrissiesmeer route closed
While plans are underway to restore the route, no definitive timeline has been established or communicated to the public.
CAROLINA – The P177 road between Carolina and Chrissiesmeer remains closed following the collapse of a corrugated metal culvert bridge on December 28.
The incident has caused significant disruption to local traffic, with vehicles now being redirected via the Carolina/Breyten route as an alternative to Chrissiesmeer.
On December 30, local officials, including Gert Sibande District Municipality’s executive mayor, Walter Mngomezulu, Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality’s executive mayor, Mbuso Magubane, and departmental engineers, conducted a site visit to assess the damage.
The delegation reviewed the structural failure and discussed potential strategies for emergency repairs. While plans are underway to restore the route, no definitive timeline has been established.
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Theo Craven of the South African Community Crime Watch Group (SACCW) suggested the road will not be reopened anytime soon.
He urged the public to remain patient and assured them that updates regarding the progress of repairs will be shared through the South African Community Crime Watch WhatsApp group and through the media.
Motorists are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly and use the alternative route in the interim.
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