{
  "id": 13853818,
  "title": "Cape Town braces for N1 delays as crews repair damaged 50-tonne bridge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/cape-town-braces-for-n1-delays-as-crews-repair-damaged-50-tonne-bridge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T02:41:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/cape-town-braces-n1-delays-crews-repair-damaged-50-tonne-bridge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Motorists on Cape Town's N1 will encounter traffic delays on Monday as engineers work to repair a damaged pedestrian bridge. The bridge, near Paarden Eiland between Church Street and the CBD, was struck by a truck over the weekend, causing sections of the N1 to close in both directions. City engineers have been working round the clock to stabilize and realign the structure, which involves lifting a 100-tonne section of the bridge using two cranes. While inbound traffic into the CBD has resumed, outbound traffic remains closed until further notice as repair work continues. City officials urge drivers to plan alternative routes due to the ongoing operation. Lower Church Street remains open for traffic, offering an alternative access point to the CBD. City officials emphasize the safety of road users as the top priority and appreciate the public's patience during this complex repair process.",
  "summary": "The bridge sustained significant damage when it was struck by a truck.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}