Motorists travelling through parts of the Western Cape are being urged to avoid unnecessary travel after heavy rainfall, flooding, and storm damage forced the closure of several key roads in the Breede Valley municipal area on Wednesday morning.
According to the latest road closure update issued on 13 May 2026, municipal traffic officials together with provincial traffic authorities have been working around the clock in difficult weather conditions to monitor and manage affected routes.
Several important regional roads remain closed due to flooding, debris, and storm-related damage.
The following roads are currently closed:
- TR3101, R60 Worcester to Robertson
- TR902, Old N1 Road in Rawsonville
- DR1398, Slanghoek Road
- MR298, Nekkies Road to Rawsonville
- TR3002, R43 Worcester to Villiersdorp
- DR1400, De Wet via Nuy area
Authorities have however confirmed that the N1 between Worcester and De Doorns remains open to traffic.
In an exclusive interview with the media, Breede Valley Municipality Traffic Deputy Chief Danny Apollis said traffic teams remain deployed in key hotspots to continuously assess road conditions and ensure safe passage for residents, commuters, and emergency services.
“We continue to encourage motorists to avoid unnecessary travel, strictly adhere to road closure signage, and follow official municipal communication platforms for real-time updates,” said Apollis.
Early morning inspections reportedly showed that floodwaters had subsided in some areas. However, officials warned that several roads remain dangerous due to fallen trees, mud, and other debris that still need to be cleared before routes can safely reopen.
The continued wet weather has already caused major disruptions across parts of the Western Cape over the past few days, with authorities closely monitoring low-lying areas and river crossings.
Apollis thanked residents for their patience and cooperation during the ongoing weather crisis, adding that municipal teams will continue with mop-up operations until all affected roads are declared safe for use again.
Motorists, especially truck drivers and freight operators travelling through the Cape Winelands region, are advised to plan alternative routes and monitor official traffic updates before heading out.
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