The Cape Winelands District Municipality has urged motorists to avoid unnecessary travel as severe flooding continues to affect large parts of the Western Cape.
Thousands of residents have been left stranded as heavy rainfall and flooding disrupt transport routes and damage infrastructure across the region.
Authorities say conditions remain dangerous in several areas despite some roads reopening to traffic.
The N1 highway has reopened in both directions, but officials have warned motorists to expect significant delays through the Winelands area.
Municipal spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto said a stop-and-go system remains in place through the tunnel route.
“At night, the tunnel was reopened for dual traffic with a stop-and-go system, which they will try and maintain during the day, but motorists can expect very heavy delays of up to about three hours before being able to travel in and out,” Otto said.
“We would advise motorists not to use that route unless absolutely necessary.”
Authorities also confirmed that Mitchell’s Pass to Ceres remains closed, while roads between Rawsonville and Worcester via the lower route are also inaccessible due to flooding.
Emergency teams continue to monitor conditions as mop-up and rescue operations remain underway across affected communities.