WC High Court halts the N1/N2 Winelands Toll Highway Project

Mluleki Mrwebi
21 May 2013

The City of Cape Town said it’s a victory that the proposed N1/N2 Winelands Toll Highway Project has been stopped. 

The Western Cape High Court has also instructed the South African National Roads Agency Limited not to proceed with the tolling process, pending the review of the process later this year.

The City last week applied for an urgent court interdict to stop the process. 

DA leader in the province Ivan Meyer last week said they want the South African National Roads Agency Limited to clarify the financial implications of the whole project.

Meyer added that this is also a victory for the poor people of Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, because they are the ones who will be the hardest hit by this project.

Meanwhile Sanral said it respects the decision by the High Court, it emphasised the importance of well built and safe roads for everyone in the country.

Sanral Spokesperson Vusi Mona said they will review the judgment. 

Mona further said Sanral has to evaluate the court decision then decide on the way forward now but citizens have to know that upgrading of roads and maintenance remain critical for everyone.