MUST READ: Old Mutual Wealth Double Century Road Closures
Don't start your 2021 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century off on the wrong foot - make sure you get there early...
The Old Mutual Wealth Double Century is but a few days away. Here is a complete list of road closures for those riders not staying in Swellendam for the bestest bike ride of the year, so you can plan your arrival at the start drama and traffic-jam free.
2021 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century Road Closure Information
This unique time trial cycling event sees teams starting in Swellendam and racing via Suurbraak, the Tradouw Pass and Op de Tradouw ascent towards Montagu. The route then passes Ashton, Robertson and Bonnievale, returning via the R317 to Swellendam. To ensure the safety of the public and cyclists, traffic will be controlled on several public roads. The following temporary road closures have been approved by both Swellendam Municipality and Provincial Department of Roads and Public Work for the duration of the event:
ROAD NAMES |
TIMES |
Somerset Street, Swellendam |
04h00 –08h00 |
Murray Street and Station Street (On either side of the Swellendam Show Grounds) |
04h00–17h00 |
Cooper Street (between Kok Street and Murray Street) |
04h00–17h00 |
Van Eeden Street,S wellendam |
11h00–17h00 |
R324 – Tradouw Pass(Suurbraak side) R324 Tradouw Pass (Barrydale side) |
05h30 –09h30 05h15 – 09h30 |
Van Riebeeck Road–Montagu |
08h00–11h30 |
Kerk Street (between Lang Street & Van Riebeeck Road)–Montagu |
08h00–11h30 |
Lang Street (between Kerk Street and R62 Cogmanskloof Pass) Montagu |
08h00–11h30 |
R62 Cogmanskloof Pass(Montagu side) |
08h15–12h00 |
R62 Cogmanskloof Pass(Ashton side) |
08h00 –12h00 |
ZandvlietRoad, Ashton |
08h30 -12h30 |
R317 from Bonnievalet o Viljoensdrift |
09h30–13h30 |
R317 (from Bonnievale to Viljoensdrift) *Traffic to be diverted to Viljoensdrift. |
09h30–13h30 |
R317 (from Rooibrug to Bonnievale) |
10h15–14h30 |
For any enquiries or concerns contact 087 820 7223 (before the event) and on 087 820 5605 (race day enquiries only) or visit the website: www.doublecentury.co.za
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