The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has called on the public to refrain from moving road signs meant to protect road users from danger.
As heavy rains persist, the department has noted incidents of motorists moving signage on the roads to gain entry on closed routes unlawfully.
Authorities said they will continue to place obstacles and signs where roads are flooded or washed away.
“Where roads are underwater, the roadway may have been damaged or washed away. There may be obstacles under the water you cannot see. Water flow may be strong enough to wash your vehicle away.
“Keep yourself and your loved ones safe on the road. When a road is closed, it is closed to all road users and to all vehicle types,” said the department’s Tertuis Simmers.
The department has also urged motorists to stop taking risks by crossing flooded roads, calling on them to use alternative routes to reach their destinations.