Urgent Traffic Update
21 September 2024 | From Arrive Alive
Due to heavy snowfall, ice, and rain, multiple roads in KwaZulu-Natal are closed or experiencing slow traffic.
ROAD CLOSURES:
- R74 (Harrismith to Bergville): CLOSED due to heavy snowfall on Oliviershoek Pass
- R74 Greytown/Colenso Road: CLOSED due to heavy snowfall at Santa Maria
- N3 (Harrismith to Tugela Toll): CLOSED - NO TRAVEL TO KZN ADVISED
- R617 (Kokstad to Underberg): CLOSED
- N2 Ingeli: Under close observation
- N3 Mooi-River: Under close observation
- Tugela Plaza: CLOSED due to weather conditions
- R103: CLOSED
- N3 North: CLOSED at Midmar/Howick
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES. CONDITIONS ARE HAZARDOUS.
TRAFFIC ALERTS:
- Van Reenen Pass: Postpone travel due to heavy snowfall and black ice
- Loins River to Nottingham: Driving conditions challenging, vehicles moving at 20km/h
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
- Postpone travel to snow-affected areas
- Avoid driving unless necessary
- Keep emergency numbers handy:
- 0800 000 124
(uMngeni Municipal control room).
- 112 (Emergency Services)
- 0800 63 43 57
(N3 Toll Route emergencies)
- Stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel
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