Section of R62 road in E Cape collapses, traffic severely affected  

A section of the R62 road between Kareedouw and Joubertina in the Eastern Cape has been closed to traffic after collapsing due to ongoing adverse weather.

Provincial Transport Spokesperson, Unathi Binqose says the affected section is expected to remain closed for some time while detailed assessments are undertaken and repair plans are finalised.

Binqose says motorists travelling to and from the Western Cape are advised to make use of the alternative route via the N2.

“The collapse of the section of the R62 is by far the biggest infrastructure blow we have suffered since the beginning of the adverse weather conditions and of course that will have serious implications on surrounding communities and economic activity in that region as the produce from those farms is not only for local but also for international markets. Our teams of engineers are out and about monitoring the situation all across the province as the rain persist.”