KwaZulu-Natal motorists are advised to exercise caution on major routes due to several incidents and ongoing roadworks. A stationary vehicle after the Hammarsdale ramp on the N3 North has closed the left lane, according to i-traffic KZN. This update was reported earlier in the day, and motorists are urged to stay alert and follow traffic instructions.
Afternoon traffic updates reveal multiple disruptions across the region. A crash on the N3 northbound after the St James Avenue interchange near the Pavilion Shopping Centre has left the left lane closed. Additionally, a truck has jackknifed on the Toll Gate Bridge, with recovery operations expected to commence shortly. These incidents are causing significant delays, and motorists are advised to approach the scenes with caution.
Further incidents have been reported on major routes. On the N3 eastbound, before Spaghetti Junction, a crash involving a truck and a car has resulted in slow-moving traffic, although no injuries were reported. A vehicle crash on Howick Main Road near Fairways is also causing disruption, with recovery operations underway. A broken-down truck near St John’s Bridge in Pinetown is adding to the congestion.
Earlier in the day, a crash on the N3 Durban-bound near Tugela Plaza was cleared, allowing traffic to resume. Motorists are advised to reduce speed, remain alert, and follow instructions from traffic officials at the affected scenes. With multiple incidents reported, it is essential for drivers to be cautious and plan their routes accordingly.
Ongoing construction and roadworks continue to impact traffic flow across various sections of the N3. Roadworks on the N3 Southbound Carriageway have been switched onto the Northbound Carriageway in a contraflow direction between Hammarsdale and the M13. This is part of a two-year construction plan for the new Southbound Carriageway.
In addition to the N3, motorists travelling on the N2 north and south should expect possible delays around the Durban, Umhlanga, and KwaMashu corridors due to ongoing upgrade work. Sections of the N3 between Nottingham Road and Estcourt, Van Reenen and Harrismith, and Harrismith and Warden are also experiencing roadworks. Motorists are urged to allow additional travel time through these areas and keep a safe following distance.
As peak-hour traffic builds, motorists are reminded to reduce speed around crash and construction scenes and remain alert to changing road conditions. The Market Road to Ashburton section of the N3 is open, and roadworks around the EB Cloete Interchange and Spaghetti Junction remain in progress. By staying informed and exercising caution, drivers can navigate the busy roads safely and efficiently.
Key points
- Multiple crashes and roadworks are causing disruptions on major routes in KwaZulu-Natal, including the N3 and N2.
- Motorists are advised to exercise caution, reduce speed, and follow traffic instructions at affected scenes.
- Ongoing construction and roadworks will continue to impact traffic flow across various sections of the N3 and N2.
