Motorists need to find an alternative route after heavy rainfall caused flooding on Spine Road along the N2 highway and Faure Road in Cape Town.
City of Cape Town’s spokesperson for Traffic Services, Kevin Jacobs, stated that the ‘The left lane on the N2 inbound at Spine road is flooded. Traffic officers are diverting motorists around the scene.’
The City received approximately 128mm of rain over a 24-hour period. They further report that all departments are deployed to assist with mopping up operations.
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Mayoral committee member for urban mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas says, ‘We had teams working through the night to unblock infrastructure that got blocked, and they are still out there, trying their best to alleviate the impact of the heavy rainfall as far as possible and to assist residents. Some roads are closed due to flooding and this will only change once the cold front has passed and the water levels are lower.’
The councillor is appealing to residents and motorists to please only travel when needed, and if they must commute, to please be extra cautious and drive slowly.
