As previously reported by Komani-Karoo Express<\/a>, Penhoek Pass on the N6 between Komani and Jamestown, Barkly Pass on the R58, and Wapadsberg Pass on the R61 between Graaff-Reinet, were closed to traffic due to heavy snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn May 5, spokesperson for the Department of Transport, Unathi Binqose, confirmed that the passes have reopened for traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has, however, advised that roads remain hazardous to motorists as they are wet and slippery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMotorists are urged to approach them with extreme caution,\u201d said Binqose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further said that the steady rains also continue to pose a challenge to road users as some rural roads in the Chris Hani and OR Tambo Districts have been affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Binqose said that the old R61 road at the Mlengana Pass in the Nyandeni Local Municipality has partially collapsed due to a mudslide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abridge at Sdubi Port in Cofimvaba is also structurally compromised and may have to be closed soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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