Tertuis Simmers, Western Cape Member of the Executive Council MEC for Infrastructure, says work is progressing to clear a major rockfall that forced the closure of the road between Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves, Cape town Etc reports.
The road has remained closed since Sunday, 9 May, after a significant rockfall blocked access to the popular tourist destination. In an update issued on Sunday, Simmers said safety remains the department's main concern as unstable rock formations continue to pose a danger to workers and motorists.
Safety remains our top priority, said Simmers. While debris is visible on the roadway, engineers have determined that removing it could immediately trigger secondary rockfalls, placing workers and road users at serious risk.
