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Why an embargo? The Department of Transport and Public Works is committed to promoting road safety therefore an embargo is placed on abnormal loads and vehicles during certain periods such as public holidays or long weekends. An abnormal load or vehicle can obstruct the vision of other vehicles on...
To avoid frustration, your expected driving time should always take into account the possibility that there may be roadblocks on the way. Roadblocks, also known as traffic law enforcement operations, are featured in the 2016-2030 National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS), the national Department of...
The Two Rivers Urban Park (TRUP) is located at the confluence of the Black and Liesbeek Rivers about 5 km from the city centre. Because of its environment and history, the area is ideal for a development that satisfies a variety of human and ecological needs. A heritage specialist has been brought...
Note: Information issued by the Department of Infrastructure Joint Notice of the Western Cape Government and the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality: Proposed withdrawal of the public road proclamations of former divisional roads and portions of former divisional roads, and proposed...
About 230 representatives of all three spheres of government, private sector companies and infrastructure professionals attended the inaugural Western Cape Government (WCG) Infrastructure Summit in Cape Town on 31 May 2023. Presentations Watch: Inaugural Western Cape Infrastructure Summit is a...
Road closure: The Refinery Interchange Bridge (Contract C1025.01) View the road closure notice Media Release By: Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Road users are reminded of the scheduled closure of the Refinery Interchange Bridge. To commence with Phase 5 of roadworks, the...
All learner's licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences & professional driving permits that expire during the period from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 Aug 2021, are deemed valid and their validity periods are extended for a further grace period ending on 31 March 2022...
When travelling to school by car: Always buckle up, ensure that children are secured in age-appropriate harnesses, and ensure that all other passengers are also buckled up. Drive extra cautiously. There will be more child pedestrians on the road on their way to and from school during the school...