The proposal would force heavy vehicles to stop near the crest and require low gear for the descent. The City of Cape Town has recommended a public participation process on a proposed plan to curb crashes along the steep, city-bound section of Kloof Nek Road.
A stretch that residents say has become increasingly dangerous for motorists and pedestrians Cape Town City Council .
An investigative study commissioned by the City's Urban Mobility Directorate found the most effective single measure would be a compulsory heavy vehicle stop near the crest of Kloof Nek Road so drivers can check their brakes and engage a low gear before the descent.