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There will be no stop-and-go in Main Street. The alternative routes for motorists travelling either from Addo on the R336 heading towards the R75, or vice versa, in town is via Mimosa Street, Shand Street and Middle Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current stop-and-go section on R336 will be operational over the period of the Wildfees festival. The stop-and-go section is at the Blue Cliff intersection between km 22 and km 26 where motorists can expect to wait approximately 15 to 20 minutes at the closure. Motorists travelling from Gqeberha to Kirkwood may use the R75 and turn on to the R336 Kirkwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no alternative route for motorists travelling between Addo and Kirkwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMotorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly and be cautious when using the roads. 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