Huguenot Tunnel Dual-Bore Upgrade
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Source: ZAWYA
The Huguenot Tunnel, Africa's longest road tunnel located in South Africa, is undergoing a major upgrade to transform it from a single tube carrying bi-directional traffic into a dual-tunnel system with each tunnel carrying traffic in a single direction. The upgrade includes commissioning the previously unused northern bore and refurbishing the existing southern bore, along with the introduction o
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Tunnel, Road
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ZAWYA
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Huguenot Tunnel, Africa's longest road tunnel located in South Africa, is undergoing a major upgrade to transform it from a single tube carrying bi-directional traffic into a dual-tunnel system with each tunnel carrying traffic in a single direction. The upgrade includes commissioning the previously unused northern bore and refurbishing the existing southern bore, along with the introduction of modern technologies such as advanced ventilation, environmental monitoring sensors, upgraded fire detection and suppression systems, and enhanced emergency infrastructure. |
Original sector | Transport |
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Location
Country | South Africa |
City | Cape Town |
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Source | ZAWYA |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Road |
Article published date | 2026-05-02 |
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