UPDATE: N3 Toll reopened in both directions after truck blockage | The citizen

The N3-Tolroute has been reopened in both directions on the road/Reitz exchange (N3-9 km 14.0) after it was previously blocked by trucks.

N3 Toll Concession’s Chief Operating Officer, Thania Dhoogra, confirmed that the traffic is flowing.

“We appreciate your patience and understanding, and the efforts of our partners of our Road Incident Management System (RIMS) that have helped in resolving the situation. Keep sharing the road responsible and safe.

Trucks previously blocked certain parts of the N3 -Tolroute on Monday. It is unclear what the truck drivers protested about.

Delays

Dhoogra urged motorists to approach the affected area with caution or to postpone their journeys.

“Reports have been received from trucks that hinder the N3 -Tolroute in both directions near the road/Reitz exchange in the free state. This can be part of a orchestrated action.

“Road users are advised to approach the area with caution. If possible, set your journeys to the area until more information has been received from law enforcement,” said Dhoogra.

Also read: N3TC urges road users to prioritize defensive driving under peak conditions

Protest

This is not the first time that the N3 -Tol has been subjected to volatile protest action.

In October last year, the N3 -Tol concession motorists warned to postpone travel because of a constant protest.

Six trucks were set on fire and caused extensive damage.

In May, the N3 -Tol concession motorists warned to postpone the journey to Van Renen’s pass due to a continuous community protest at the top.

In a video that circulated on social media, vehicles were parked while people burned tires on either side of the highway.

The N3 -Tolroute is more than a tourist corridor, which connects some of the best holiday destinations in South Africa. It is also an essential trade route that connects the economic hub of the country with its busiest port in Durban.

N3 Tol concession

The N3TC manages a section of 415 km from the N3-Tolroute between Cedara in Kwazulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng.

Of all vehicles that travel on the N3 daily, 44% are trucks, a pattern that does not change significantly during the weekend and during holidays.

Also read: Van Reenen’s only blocked while demonstrators threaten to use the police station