REPORTS OF FLOODING IN PARTS OF GEORGE ARE TRICKLING IN, RESIDENT ARE URGED TO BE CAUTIOUS

REPORTS OF FLOODING IN PARTS OF GEORGE ARE TRICKLING IN, RESIDENT ARE URGED TO BE CAUTIOUS

Following torrential rains since yesterday, several reports of flooding have been received this morning and our emergency teams are on standby and attending to the reported incidents.

Streets flooded include:
• Victoria Street
• Merriman Street
• Hope Street
• CJ Langehoven Street
• Courtney Street (Courtney Street flooding left lane. Motorist’s to be careful travelling in the left lane opposite Kentucky and Dougies).
• Market Street
• St Leger street

Traffic Department is going to close Union and Hope Street

SOME GO GEORGE ROUTES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO FLOODS
Several roads are flooded, and buses are suspended in several areas.

Accessibility all over town is being assessed.
Please note the following routes have been suspended with immediate effect due to flooding:
• R9 Industrial Loop
• R14 Pacaltsdorp Industrial
• R18 Parkdene – Blanco

Residents and road users are urged to be cautious. Please report all flooding and related incidents to 044 801 6300 or 044 801 9262

Issued George Mun
24/6/2022
09:40