The City of Ekurhuleni has strongly condemned the ongoing illegal strike by members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), which has caused major disruptions on key arterial routes this morning, March 19.

Traffic Impact

The strike has resulted in severe delays on the following routes:
🚦 R24 Westbound – Between OR Tambo Interchange and Electron Interchange (heavy congestion).
🚦 N3 Northbound – Between Heidelberg and Elands (all lanes affected, extensive delays).

CoE spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini said the City is actively engaging with law enforcement and relevant stakeholders to resolve the situation swiftly.

“We strongly condemn this unlawful protest action, as it compromises public safety and disrupts the daily commute of thousands of residents and visitors,” the City stated.

Advisory for Motorists

🚘 Seek alternative routes where possible.
🚘 Exercise patience and remain vigilant.
🚘 Follow real-time traffic updates for the latest developments.

“The City apologises for the inconvenience and assures residents that it is working to restore normal traffic flow and stability as soon as possible.

“Further updates will be provided as the situation develops,” said Dlamini.