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Structural failure forces closure of Carolina-Chrissiesmeer road

Extensive damage to the road surface has necessitated immediate closure to ensure public safety.

December 30, 2024

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

A visible collapse on the P177 Carolina-Chrissiesmeer road highlights the extent of the structural failure, leading to a complete closure. Photo: South African Community Crime Watch Whatsapp Group.

The P177 Carolina-Chrissiesmeer road has been closed end-to-end 7.5 km from Carolina due to structural failure.

Extensive damage to the road surface has necessitated immediate closure to ensure public safety.

Traffic has been diverted as follows:

R33 Carolina traffic: Diverted via R36 to Breyten and Ermelo.
R36 Breyten traffic: Diverted via R542 for access to Chrissiesmeer.
N17 Chrissiesmeer traffic: Diverted to R542 and then to R36, heading to Breyten and Carolina.

Motorists are urged to comply with the designated traffic diversion plan and plan their journeys accordingly.

The road surface. Photo: South African Community Crime Watch Whatsapp Group.

Safety measures

Warning signs have been placed at the site to alert motorists of ongoing repairs. The damaged section of the road has been cordoned off.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and adhere to warning signs.

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December 30, 2024

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.