Protest Update: Northbound fast lane open, yet southbound still closed on N3 due to recovery after protest

Clean-up and recovery operations are continuing, with the southbound lanes still closed after last night’s protest action on the N3 at the Mooi River Toll Plaza.

The fast lane on the northbound side has now been opened to traffic, but delays are expected as there are many motorists trying to travel on the road.

Last night (April 29) at about 7.30pm, a group of people began throwing objects onto the N3 freeway and set some trucks alight.

A total of 35 trucks were damaged, including those that were set alight.

Also read: Protest Update: 35 trucks burnt on N3 at Mooi River, recovery and clean-up operations are continuing, with 54 arrested

Also read: Protest Update: Close to 20 trucks burnt on N3 at Mooi River, recovery and clean-up operations are continuing

Also read: Protest Update: 10 trucks torched, N3 still closed at Mooi River (No Go Area)

Also read: Warning: N3 closed at Mooi River due to protest action and burning trucks – make use of alternative routes

Local police and neighbouring police stations were mobilised, and dispersed a number of people who were looting the burning trucks.

A total of 54 people were arrested and will face charges of public violence.

It is believed that the protest was against foreign national truck drivers who drive trucks in South Africa.

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