Motorists are advised that traffic on the *R60* will be *temporarily affected once a week until July 2026* due to the transport of large wind turbine components.
*Next planned convoy:*
*Thursday, 22 January 2026*
(Please note: this replaces the previously communicated date of 20 January.)
The *Langeberg Municipality* would like to inform residents, businesses, and road users of *scheduled temporary traffic interruptions* along:
* *Voortrekker Road (R60), Robertson*
* *Main Road, Ashton to Swellendam*
These interruptions will take place *once a week from November 2025 to July 2026, excluding periods during the **Double Century cycling event*.
An application was received from *Superload (Pty) Ltd* to transport wind turbine parts from *Saldanha Bay to Swellendam*, where the turbines will be erected as part of a renewable energy development.
*Project details:*
* Components for *39 wind turbines*
* *One or more turbine sets* transported weekly
* Each convoy consists of *at least three trucks*
* Convoy length: approximately *3 km*
* Estimated time to pass through town: *about 20 minutes*
*Exact dates and times* will be announced *one week in advance* via:
* Langeberg Municipality website
* Social media platforms
* Official WhatsApp Channel
This is to allow residents and visitors to plan their travel accordingly.
*Traffic management:*
* Convoys will be escorted by *Provincial Traffic Services, supported by **Langeberg Municipal Traffic Services*
* The *opposite lane will remain open*
* Crossing traffic will be controlled before and after each convoy
* Temporary route adjustments will include:
* Removal and reinstatement of *two streetlights* in Voortrekker Road
* Minor modifications to the *Robertson traffic circle*
(All adjustments will be done at the applicant’s cost.)
The *Langeberg Municipality* thanks the community for their *patience and cooperation. While some temporary inconvenience is expected, this project contributes to the **expansion of renewable energy infrastructure* in our region and represents a meaningful step towards a *more sustainable future for all South Africans*.
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