Shark Spotters, the pioneering shark safety and research organisation in Cape Town, just announced that the four seasonal beaches of Glencairn, Clovelly, Monwabisi and The Hoek in Noordhoek will have no spotters on duty from now until the end September 2019. The Fish Hoek shark exclusion barrier will also not be deployed during this period. The beaches of Muizenberg, St James/Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek and the Caves in Kogel Bay have shark spotters on duty all year round.
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07 May 2019
17 October 2017
Cape Town: Expect roadworks on Chapman's Peak Drive until December 2017!
update (01 December 2017): According to the facebook page of the Chapman's Peak Drive, all major works along the famous coastal road have been completed. Only some minor patches of work, as well as some clean ups here and there, have to be done. Users don't have to expect any more road closures!
According to a media release by Western Cape government's Department of Transport and Public Works, sections of the Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town will be closed from 23 October 2017 until 01 December 2017 for the re-surfacing of the roadway.
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
According to a media release by Western Cape government's Department of Transport and Public Works, sections of the Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town will be closed from 23 October 2017 until 01 December 2017 for the re-surfacing of the roadway.
- During the second half of November 2017, the section from Lookout Point to the Noordhoek end will be closed entirely to traffic from 09:30 until 16:00 every day.
- The resealing of the road from the Hout Bay end to Lookout Point will be tackled in half widths, with stop/ go controls in place. Motorists can expect delays of between 10 to 20 minutes while this section of the road is under construction.
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
30 August 2017
Cape Town: Chapman's Peak Drive is closed to traffic again!
update (30 Aug 2017): Chapman's Peak Drive has been reopened to the public!
Cape Town's famous Chapman's Peak Drive has been closed again to traffic until further notice due to rock fall. One of the catchment fences has been damaged and the drive is considered not safe. We'll keep you posted!
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
Cape Town's famous Chapman's Peak Drive has been closed again to traffic until further notice due to rock fall. One of the catchment fences has been damaged and the drive is considered not safe. We'll keep you posted!
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
13 June 2017
Cape Town: Chapman's Peak Drive is currently closed to traffic!
update (18 July 2017): Chapman's Peak Drive has been reopened!
update (03 July 2017): The Day Pass option is still open and available from the Hout Bay side of the Chapman's Peak Drive!
update (20 June 2017): Chapman's Peak Drive has been closed for at least three to four weeks after approximately 15m³ of rock came down on the Noordhoek end, causing significant damage to two catch fences and the road surface. Visitors should use Ou Kaapse Weg as an alternative.
update (15 June 2017): Chapman's Peak Drive will be closed for a few weeks!
Cape Town's famous Chapman's Peak Drive has been closed to traffic due to rock fall. We'll keep you posted!
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
update (03 July 2017): The Day Pass option is still open and available from the Hout Bay side of the Chapman's Peak Drive!
update (20 June 2017): Chapman's Peak Drive has been closed for at least three to four weeks after approximately 15m³ of rock came down on the Noordhoek end, causing significant damage to two catch fences and the road surface. Visitors should use Ou Kaapse Weg as an alternative.
update (15 June 2017): Chapman's Peak Drive will be closed for a few weeks!
Cape Town's famous Chapman's Peak Drive has been closed to traffic due to rock fall. We'll keep you posted!
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
21 July 2015
Cape Town: Chapman's Peak Drive closed due to rock falls!
update (27 July 2015): Cape Town's Chapman's Peak Drive is open!
update (22 July 2015): Cape Town's Chapman's Peak Drive will remain closed for the time being due to rock falls!
Cape Town's Chapman's Peak Drive is expected to be closed for at least two days after a six ton rock has broken off and needs to be brought down off the mountain slopes above the road. Motorists and other road users are urged to make use of the Ou Kaapse Weg as an alternative route during the closure.
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
update (22 July 2015): Cape Town's Chapman's Peak Drive will remain closed for the time being due to rock falls!
Cape Town's Chapman's Peak Drive is expected to be closed for at least two days after a six ton rock has broken off and needs to be brought down off the mountain slopes above the road. Motorists and other road users are urged to make use of the Ou Kaapse Weg as an alternative route during the closure.
A 6 ton rock has broken off & needs to be brought down off the mountain slopes above the road. #Chappies will be closed for about 2 days if all goes well.
Posted by Chapman's Peak Drive on Tuesday, 21 July 2015
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
15 June 2015
Cape Town: Chapman's Peak Drive to be closed every time it rains during winter!
The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works announced earlier today (15 June 2015) that Cape Town's Chapman's Peak Drive is expected to be closed every time it rains during the winter period, and when certain weather-related thresholds are exceeded. Motorists and other road users are urged to make use of the Ou Kaapse Weg as an alternative route during these closures.
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
03 June 2015
Cape Town: Chapman's Peak Drive temporarily closed!
update (12 June 2015): Chapman's Peak Drive has been re-opened to traffic. Restrictions remain on the Noordhoek side for cyclists.
update (08 June 2015): Chapman's Peak Drive remains closed to traffic indefinitely!
update (05 June 2015): Chapman's Peak Drive will remain closed this weekend!
Cape Town's Chapman's Peak Drive is currently closed due mudslides that occured on 31 May 2015. Clean up is in progess, but the drive will remain closed to the public at least until Friday (05 June 2015). Visitors should use Ou Kaapse Weg as an alternative.
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
update (08 June 2015): Chapman's Peak Drive remains closed to traffic indefinitely!
update (05 June 2015): Chapman's Peak Drive will remain closed this weekend!
Cape Town's Chapman's Peak Drive is currently closed due mudslides that occured on 31 May 2015. Clean up is in progess, but the drive will remain closed to the public at least until Friday (05 June 2015). Visitors should use Ou Kaapse Weg as an alternative.
Not looking good on Chappies, the road will be closed for a few days pic.twitter.com/NZRIrV9GNk
— Chapman's Peak Drive (@ChapmansPeakSA) May 31, 2015
Clean up in progress on CPD pic.twitter.com/BgksdRQXnT
— Chapman's Peak Drive (@ChapmansPeakSA) June 1, 2015
Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
17 February 2015
Cape Town: Chapman's Peak Drive to be closed every Wednesday for 4 weeks
#Chappies must be fully assessed for safety before the drive can re-open to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. We remain CLOSED to all.
— Chapman's Peak Drive (@ChapmansPeakSA) March 6, 2015
Scheduled road closure on Wednesdays, for approx. 1 month between 09h00 – 16h00 starting Wed 25/02.15...for Alien Vegetation clearingChapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
— Chapman's Peak Drive (@ChapmansPeakSA) February 17, 2015
19 March 2013
Cape Town: Chapman's Peak Drive to be closed every Wednesday for 8 weeks
The final day tomorrow Wed 22nd to close chappies for Alien Veg clearing, closure will be from 10am - 4pm
— Chapman's Peak Drive (@ChapmansPeakSA) May 21, 2013
Cape Town's famous Chapman's Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world, will be closed every Wednesday between 09h00 – 16h00 for 8 weeks from 20 March 2013. South African National Parks (SANParks) needs to continue with the clearing of alien vegetation on the area above the Drive, which makes the road closure necessary.
The Chapman's Peak Drive is a scenic 9km route between Noordhoek and Hout Bay along the western flank of the Chapman's Peak, a mountain on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, located about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town.
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