Huguenot Tunnel Upgrade
Sector: Tunnel • Location: Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Source: Business Tech
The Huguenot Tunnel, the longest road tunnel in Africa at 3.9 kilometres, is undergoing a R4 billion upgrade by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL). The project involves expanding the tunnel system from two to four lanes by commissioning the North Bore Tunnel and refurbishing the South Bore Tunnel to meet modern standards. Key upgrades include safety improvements, air quality monitori
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Tunnel, Road, Residential
- Location
- Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Business Tech
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Huguenot Tunnel, the longest road tunnel in Africa at 3.9 kilometres, is undergoing a R4 billion upgrade by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL). The project involves expanding the tunnel system from two to four lanes by commissioning the North Bore Tunnel and refurbishing the South Bore Tunnel to meet modern standards. Key upgrades include safety improvements, air quality monitoring, energy-efficient systems, and enhanced fire emergency provisions. The upgrade aims to convert the tunnel from a bi-directional single tunnel to two separate single-directional tunnels, improving traffic efficiency on the N1 highway. |
Original sector | Transport |
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Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Western Cape |
City | Paarl |
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Source | Business Tech |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Road, Residential |
Article published date | 2026-04-15 |
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