The Franschhoek Pass which connects Franschhoek and the towns of Grabouw and Villiersdorp will be closed between 8 am and 5 pm on weekdays for construction purposes. The closures will take effect on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, and will be in place till Friday, 15 December 2023. The pass will then be open (with the proceed-when-safe arrangement and weight restriction) till 7 January 2024 and closed again from 8 January 2024 till the end of February 2024.