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Road closed at R102 near Umkomaas

After Monday's heavy rain, there are now cracks in the road and more ground has washed away.

May 9, 2023
Vanisha Moodley 1 minute read
Motorists are urged to use the detour route along the beach.

Motorists are asked to avoid the R102 between Umkomaas and Ilfracombe when travelling as it has been closed by the Department of Transport since yesterday (May 8).

This comes after a section of the R102 near Umkomaas beach was severely damaged during the April floods last year. Work has since commenced on this section of road, but after Monday’s heavy rain, there are now cracks in the road and more ground has washed away onto the road below leading to the Umkomaas river mouth.

The section of the R102, Umkomaas.

Workers at the site stated that this section of road can be dangerous for motorists and pedestrians who are unaware of the damaged section, and people are urged to use the detour.

Signage has been put up indicating the road closure and sand and rocks have been put across the road to prevent anyone from going through.

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May 9, 2023
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Vanisha Moodley

Vanisha Moodley is the journalist for the Mid South Coast Herald newspaper, which circulates in the Scottburgh area. She has been with the company for close on 10 years and is a product of the Caxton Cadet programme. She had originally come to the office to work as a volunteer, but her potential was seen and the rest, as they say, is history. Vanisha covers all beats, from court to crime to community. She assists with managing the website and is adept on the social media side of things.
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