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Huguenot Tunnel Upgrade

Sector: Road • Location: Western Cape, South Africa

Source: News Break

Project
Planned

The Huguenot Tunnel, South Africa's longest road tunnel, was constructed at a cost of $10.5 million. It has significantly shortened the distance between Paarl and Worcester by 6.8 miles, saving travelers between 15 and 26 minutes. The project includes plans for a new North Bound Tunnel and improvements to the existing South Bound Tunnel, aiming to create 500 jobs and boost the region's economy wit

Status
Prospective
Sector
Road, Tunnel
Location
Western Cape, South Africa
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
News Break

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The project “Huguenot Tunnel Upgrade” is an infrastructure initiative in the Road sector, located in Western Cape, South Africa. Taiyo aggregates data on it from News Break.

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The Huguenot Tunnel, South Africa's longest road tunnel, was constructed at a cost of $10.5 million. It has significantly shortened the distance between Paarl and Worcester by 6.8 miles, saving travelers between 15 and 26 minutes. The project includes plans for a new North Bound Tunnel and improvements to the existing South Bound Tunnel, aiming to create 500 jobs and boost the region's economy without increasing toll fees.

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South Africa

State

Western Cape

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Sector

Road, Tunnel

Article published date

2025-02-14

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