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News24 Traffic Reports
Last Updated: 10/6/2008 1:08:44 PM - (SA)
Welcome to News24's Traffic Reports section. Here you will find details of traffic in the major centres of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Limpopo, North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, and Eastern Cape. Reports are updated daily at 10 minute intervals between 6am and 8pm.
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
East London |
| Road name |
R72: |
| Report |
Roadworks with stop / go controls over a 30 km section between East London Airport and Lillyvale - expect waiting times of up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Stormsriver |
| Road name |
N2: Both Ways |
| Report |
Major roadworks between Storms River town center and the Storms River bridge - stop / go controls and a deviation are in operation in the area - allow an extra 40 minutes journey time |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Jeffrey's Bay |
| Road name |
N2: Both Ways |
| Report |
Major roadworks with multiple stop / go controls between the Hankey Interchange and the Gamtoos River - expect delays and waiting times of up to 40 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Port Elizabeth |
| Road name |
M4: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks at the Mount Road off ramp - use Albany Road to enter Govan Mbeki Avenue |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Port Alfred |
| Road name |
R72: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks between Port Alfred and Alexandria at the Bushmans River bridge - expect delays and waiting times of up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Mthatha |
| Road name |
N2: Both Ways |
| Report |
Road construction works are underway between the Mthatha River bridge and Brooks Nek |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Queenstown |
| Road name |
R61: |
| Report |
Roadworks between the N6 Interchange and Cofimvaba - stop/go conditions, speed reduction and delays will be encountered |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Butterworth |
| Road name |
N2: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks with stop / go controls just east of Butterworth - expect waiting times and delays in the area |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Jamestown |
| Road name |
N6: Both Ways |
| Report |
Construction works between Jamestown and Aliwal North - stop/go controls in operation with delays of up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Butterworth |
| Road name |
N2: |
| Report |
Roadworks are in progress between Butterworth and Dutywa - reduced speed limits and delays will be encountered |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Idutywa |
| Road name |
N2: |
| Report |
Roadworks with stop / go controls between Idutywa and the Bashe River |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Springfontein |
| Road name |
N1: Both Ways |
| Report |
Major roadworks with multiple stop / go controls between Springfontein and the Orange River - expect waiting time of 10 to 15 minutes at each control |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Bloemfontein |
| Road name |
N1: Both Ways |
| Report |
Construction of a second carriageway is underway between Bloemfontein and the Verkeerdevlei Toll Plaza - reduced speed limits apply through the works section |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Sasolburg |
| Road name |
R59: |
| Report |
Major roadworks with stop / go controls between Sasolburg and the N1 Highway - expect delays in both directions |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Harrismith |
| Road name |
N5: |
| Report |
Rehabilitation and upgrading of the Harrismith Southern Bypass is underway - expect delays in both directions |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Reddersburg |
| Road name |
N6: |
| Report |
Patching and other routine road maintenance is underway on the section between Reddersburg and Smithfield - delays can be encounted at stop / go controls from time to time |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Bethlehem |
| Road name |
N5: |
| Report |
Two separate sets of roadworks between Bethlehem and Winburg - stop/go controls during the day and traffic signals at night |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Pretoria |
| Road name |
N1: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks with lane closures on both carriageways, at various locations, between Botha Avenue and the Lynnwood Road exit until 3.30pm |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Diepkloof |
| Road name |
N1: Northbound |
| Report |
Roadworks with the carriageway reduced to a single lane between the Golden Highway Interchange in Devland and the Rand Show Road exit until 3pm |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Linden |
| Road name |
1st Avenue: |
| Report |
Burst water main slowing traffic at 1st Street |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Berea |
| Road name |
Joe Slovo Drive: Southbound |
| Report |
Burst water main at Abel Road |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Kempton Park |
| Road name |
Brabazon Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Driefontein Road |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Alberton |
| Road name |
N12: Westbound |
| Report |
Right hand lane closed for roadworks between Voortrekker Road and the R59 Reading Interchange until 3.30pm |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Pretoria |
| Road name |
N1: Southbound |
| Report |
Serious accident between the N4 Highway Interchange and the Lynnwood Road exit - only one lane open at the scene |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Centurion |
| Road name |
N1: Both Ways |
| Report |
Gautrain blasting works are scheduled for 3pm at the John Vorster Drive exit - traffic in both directions will be stopped for 10 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Linden |
| Road name |
3rd Avenue: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at 8th Street |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Kempton Park |
| Road name |
R21: Northbound |
| Report |
Heavy delays between Pomona Road and the R25 Bapsfontein Road exit due to roadworks reducing the carriageway to a single lane - allow an extra 40 minutes journey time |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
KwaZulu-Natal |
| Road name |
Driving Conditions: |
| Report |
Rain with low cloud and mist affecting driving conditions across KwaZulu-Natal - use headlights, watch following distances and drive with extra care |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Road name |
M4 Northern Freeway: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Argyle Road - expect delays towards central Durban |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Road name |
Sarnia Road: |
| Report |
A large puddle near the Police Station in the Hilary area is causing delays from Malvern |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Road name |
Commercial Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Soldiers Way |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Road name |
Smith Street: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Field Street |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Road name |
Umgeni Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working correctly at Goble Road |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Road name |
South Ridge Road: Southbound |
| Report |
Roadworks with lane restrictions between N3 Toll Gate Bridge and Clarke Road - expect heavy peak-time delays in the area |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Road name |
Berea Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working correctly at Musgrave Road |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Hillcrest |
| Road name |
Old Main Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Ashley Drive |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Pinetown |
| Road name |
N3: Both Ways |
| Report |
Lane restictions for roadworks at the M1 Richmond Road Interchange - expect peak time delays in the area |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Umlazi |
| Road name |
Mangosuthu Highway: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at the V-Section |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Margate |
| Road name |
R102 Marine Drive: |
| Report |
Resurfacing works north of Margate in the Uvongo area - stop / go controls between 7.30am and 4pm |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Keyridge |
| Road name |
N3: Westbound |
| Report |
Roadworks with left hand lane closed between the Shongweni exit and Peacevale via Keyridge |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Tongaat |
| Road name |
M4: |
| Report |
Roadworks with lane restrictions between the M43 Watson Highway Interchange and La Mercy |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Hillcrest |
| Road name |
Old Main Road: |
| Report |
Roadworks with lane restrictions between the shopping centre and the M13 Highway |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Road name |
Old Dutch Road: Inbound |
| Report |
Road closed at Warwick Avenue for construction of a new flyover |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Empangeni |
| Road name |
N2: Both Ways |
| Report |
Major roadworks with stop / go controls between Empangeni and the Msunduzi River - expect waiting times of up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Groblersdal |
| Road name |
N11: |
| Report |
Major roadworks with stop / go controls between Groblersdal and Marble Hall - expect waiting times of up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Volksrust |
| Road name |
N11: |
| Report |
Construction and bridge repair works are in progress over a 50 km section between Volksrust and Amersfoort - motorists will encounter manually controlled stop/go controls at up to 5 work sections with possible delays of 20 minutes at each control |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Ermelo |
| Road name |
N11: Both Ways |
| Report |
Construction and road rehabilitation between Ermelo and Amersfoort - stop/go controls at two work sections with possible delays of 20 minutes at each |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Belfast |
| Road name |
N4: Both Ways |
| Report |
A major upgrade of the carriageway is underway between Belfast and Wonderfontein - speed limit reductions apply through the area |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Middelburg |
| Road name |
Bhimy Dumane Street: |
| Report |
Road closed between O R Tambo Street and Coetzee Street due to an open day at the hospital |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Barberton |
| Road name |
R40: |
| Report |
The section between Hilltop Pass and Barberton is being reconstructed and widened - stop / go controls are in operation with delays up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Witbank |
| Road name |
N12: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks between Witbank and Ogies Interchange with lane restrictions in operation from 7am until 5pm until the end of September - motorists are urged to obey the reduced speed limits in the area |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Leandra |
| Road name |
N17: |
| Report |
Roadworks over a 50 km section between Leandra and Springs - expect delays and waiting times at stop / go controls |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Middelburg |
| Road name |
N11: |
| Report |
Roadworks at various locations north of Middelburg between the Loskop Dam and Roedtan - expect waiting times at stop / go controls |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Belfast |
| Road name |
R540: |
| Report |
Potholes at various locations between Belfast and Dulstroom - drive with care |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Ermelo |
| Road name |
N11: Both Ways |
| Report |
Major roadworks with multiple stop / go controls between Ermelo and Amersfoort - expect waiting periods of up to 20 minutes at each control point |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| North West |
| Location |
Bloemhof |
| Road name |
N12: Both Ways |
| Report |
Road is being reconstructed and widened on the section between Bloemhof and Beefmaster - two stop/go controls will be encountered with delays of up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| North West |
| Location |
Klerksdorp |
| Road name |
N12: |
| Report |
Roadworks with lane restrictions in operation between Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| North West |
| Location |
Potchefstroom |
| Road name |
N12: |
| Report |
Roadworks east of Potchefstroom between the town centre and the R54 Interchange |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Northern Cape |
| Location |
Kimberley |
| Road name |
N12: |
| Report |
Construction works are in progress between Kimberley and Warrenton - motorists will encounter up to three (3) Stop/Go controls, with waiting periods on average 15 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Northern Cape |
| Location |
Three Sisters |
| Road name |
N1: |
| Report |
Construction works are in progress over a 30 km section between Three Sisters and Colesberg - motorists will encounter up to three (3) Stop/Go controls, with waiting periods on average 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Knysna |
| Road name |
N2: |
| Report |
Roadworks in the Lagoon area - expect stop / go controls and delays at all times |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Brooklyn |
| Road name |
Koeberg Road: Inbound |
| Report |
Slow moving traffic approaching the link to the N1 inbound carriageway at the Koeberg Interchange |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Stellenbosch |
| Road name |
R44: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Jamestown |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Stellenbosch |
| Road name |
R44: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Annandale Road |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Mowbray |
| Road name |
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