Huguenot Tunnel upgrades boost energy efficiency
OLD fluorescent and high-pressure sodium luminaires are being replaced with more energy efficient LED fittings as progress into upgrades of the Huguenot Tunnel is made.
Sanral at the weekend reported that the replacement of continuous strip lights, adaptation of luminaires at the portals and the lighting control system had also made steady progress.
“Old fluorescent and high-pressure sodium luminaires are being replaced with new more energy efficient LED fittings while additional adaptation luminaires are installed at both portals to ensure compliance with international best practice for the entrance zone lighting.
“With the night-time closures, Sanral has taken the opportunity to replace the outdated existing fire detection systems in the Huguenot Tunnel with modern systems, which comply with local and international standards and best practice.
“The works include the detailed design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of the tunnel fire detection systems.”
With regard to the current maintenance operations, the asphalt overlay of the Eastern approach road is about 85% complete and all indications are that the construction works will be completed on schedule, by September 30.
Road users have been reminded of the variety of alternative routes, which include Paarl (the DuToit’s Kloof Pass), Worcester (±62km), Paarl-Gouda-Tulbagh–Worcester (±121 km), or Wellington–Tulbagh-Ceres (±74km.)
Depending on origin and destination, the N2 Grabouw to Villiersdorp (41km) is also an option should they need to travel on a Monday to Thursday between 10pm and 6am.
Sanral Western Region Manager Randall Cable said: “We are incredibly pleased with the progress made, and even more grateful to our road users for their continued cooperation and patience during this project.
“We look forward to completing these upgrade works and providing drivers a much-improved road user experience.
“We believe that the safety improvements will go a long way to meeting world-class standards.”