Motorists warned of heavy traffic delays over Sir Lowry’s Pass and the N2 national roadway

Motorists are warned of heavy traffic delays over Sir Lowry’s Pass and the N2 national roadway in both incoming and outgoing lanes.

Yesterday a truck and trailer left the roadway and veered off the mountain side.

Yesterday attempts were undertaken to recover the vehicles, however as a result of the inclement weather conditions the operations had to be abandoned.

The owner of the truck and trailer has contracted a private recovery company to effect the salvage operation today; and the national roadway has been partially closed and intermittent road closures are been effected.

The City’s Traffic Services and Western Cape Government traffic officers are on the scene regulating traffic.

Two motorists collided into a patrol vehicle of Traffic Services of the Western Cape Government resulting in one female adult sustaining slight injuries. The patient was treated on the scene by paramedics of the METRO Emergency Medical Services.

As a result of the accident heavy delays are been experienced and motorists are requested to pay attention to the following advisories:

· Obey the rules of the road

· To slow down and maintain a safe following distances

· To observe the advisory messages displayed on the variable message signage

· To make use of the R44 via Strand and as an the alternative route

The City of Cape Town apologises for the inconvenience caused and motorists are urged to take extra care on the roads as a result of the accident.

The City’s Transport Information Centre can be contacted on 0800 65 64 63 for information on delays on roadways and deviations

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Issued by: Disaster Risk Management Centre, City of Cape Town

Source: Wilfred Solomons-Johannes, Head: Systems Integration, Special Projects and Disaster Operations, Disaster Risk Management Centre