GEORGE NEWS - Reports of flooding on the N2 at Kaaimans have been received; however, please note that the water has already subsided.
Motorists are urged to reduce speed and exercise caution when travelling in rainy conditions at all times.
The Outeniqua Pass has been cleared up, all the way to Waboomskraal.
At Herold’s Bay and Victoria Bay, foam and rough seas remain present. Access is currently not advisable.
Confirmed road closures:
- Meiringspoort, between Beaufort West and Oudtshoorn – closed
- Swartberg Pass, between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn – closed
- Uniondale Poort – open
- R62 first crossing between Haarlem and Avontuur – open; awaiting details regarding the second crossing
- First entrance to Uniondale from George – still closed
Residents are encouraged to monitor the Municipality’s social media platforms, website and local media for regular updates.
Emergency contact numbers:
George:
- Switchboard (07:45–16:30): 044 801 9111
- After-hours and emergencies: 044 801 6300
- Disaster Management (Toll-Free): 087 152 9999
- Fire Department: 044 801 6311
- Garden Route Disaster Centre: 044 805 5071
- Civil Engineering Customer Services: 044 801 9262 / 044 801 9266 (07:45–16:30) for stormwater-related complaints
- Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350 / 044 801 6389
Uniondale:
- Fire: 044 752 1225
- Switchboard and fault reporting: 044 752 1024
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