Western Cape: Franschhoek Pass has been re-opened for traffic!

Franschhoek Pass (also known as Lambrechts Road), located on the R45 between Franschhoek and Villiersdorp in South Africa's Western Cape, has been re-opened for traffic on 06 September 2019 by the Western Cape's Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW). The pass was closed due to rockfall since 22 June 2019. According to a press release by the Western Cape Government, Franschhoek Pass will be closed again for further remedial works, should there be any indication that the road is unsafe.

Western Cape: Franschhoek Pass will reopen in September/October 2019!

Franschhoek Pass (also known as Lambrechts Road), located on the R45 between Franschhoek and Villiersdorp in South Africa's Western Cape, has been closed for safety reasons after a rockfall on 22 June 2019. Following a geotechnical investigation into the extent and nature of the damage, contractors have been appointed to do rock barring and other necessary remedial work. If all goes according to plan and weather permitting, these remedial works will be complete by the end of September 2019 or the beginning of October 2019. At that point, the pass will be reopened to traffic.

Western Cape: The Franschhoek Pass will remain closed until further notice [update]

update (03 July 2019): According to the Stellenbosch Municipality, a second rockfall occurred on Franschhoek Pass.

The Franschhoek Pass (also known as Lambrechts Road), located on the R45 between Franschhoek and Villiersdorp in South Africa's Western Cape, had to be closed for safety reasons after a rockfall on 22 June 2019. A geotechnical investigation is currently underway to determine the extent and nature of the damage. Only once the report on this assessment has been received will it be possible to determine the next steps. The Franschhoek Pass will remain closed until further notice.