Chapman's Peak Drive in the Western Cape has been closed until further notice after a rock fall on the Noordhoek end that caused significant damage to two catch fences and the road surface, according to a statement posted on the Arrive Alive website.
The Department of Transport and Public Works believes that the road will be closed for three to four weeks, and will make every effort to open the road as soon as it is safe to do so.
Motorists can expect intermittent road closures on Chapman’s Peak Drive this winter whenever high-risk weather conditions make the road unsafe. The area is very exposed to strong winds, and there is a high risk of rockfalls and mudslides down the steep mountain slopes.
When the road is closed, motorists are requested to use Ou Kaapse Weg. Regular updates are available via the Variable Message Sign (VMS) system, Twitter @ChapmansPeakSA, Facebook, www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za or by calling 021 791 8222.
