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The N1 Huguenot Tunnel will reopen to traffic at 06:00 on Thursday morning, 9 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) confirmed the news in a statement released on Wednesday evening following the closure of the tunnel over the weekend due to a bus that caught fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The scene on Friday evening (3 October) after a bus caught fire in the Huguenot Tunnel prompting immediate closure. Photo: Drakenstein Municipality<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The reopening follows emergency repair works and extensive safety assessments that have been done since a bus fire incident occurred inside the tunnel last week Friday, prompting immediate closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe reopening of the N1 Huguenot Tunnel follows a rigorous process to ensure that all safety-critical systems are fully functional. The safety of road users remains our top priority, and the decision to reopen was taken only after comprehensive verification by our engineers and independent specialists. Furthermore, permanent repairs to the damaged sections will follow once traffic flows have abated, and there are suitable alternative routes,\u201d said Randall Cable, SANRAL\u2019s Western Cape Provincial Head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the tunnel is now operational, further permanent repair work will continue in the coming months. This repair work will be done during night-time periods when traffic volumes are lowest to ensure minimal disruption to motorists. All closures will be communicated with the public.
As an additional precaution, the speed limit within the tunnel in the affected area will be temporarily reduced to 40 km\/h and motorists are requested to drive with caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SANRAL extends its appreciation to all emergency services, technical teams, and partner stakeholders, including the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure and the Western Cape Department of Mobility, for their swift and coordinated efforts in managing alternative routes during the tunnel closure. The road agency also thanks motorists and the broader public for their patience and understanding during the closure period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For real-time information about Huguenot Tunnel operations, motorists may contact the Tunnel Control Centre at 021 877 5400.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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