Cango Caves rockfall disruption has forced the closure of the R328 mountain route from Oudtshoorn, cutting off access to one of the Garden Route's key tourist corridors as unstable conditions persist in the region, reports Cape town Etc .
The Garden Route District Municipality confirmed the closure on 9 May at 08:40am, stating that the road to the Cango Caves is closed due to rock falls . The update was shared via local alerts as crews assessed the safety of the affected stretch, according to a public notice posted by the George Herald .
Officials have urged motorists to avoid the route entirely while inspections continue, with falling debris making the pass unsafe for travel. The closure comes as early winter weather systems begin to intensify across the Western Cape, adding pressure on already vulnerable mountain roads.
