Update: Public Safety closes all roads leading to Van Reenen due to truck drivers protesting on the N3
Motorists are urged to delay their trips or use alternative routes, ie R74 and N11
Public Safety officers have closed roads that lead to Van Reenen.
This after over 100 trucks blocked the N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass this morning (June 20).
Truckers have blocked the entire highway.
Read initial story: Warning: Protest action on the N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass
Also read: Watch: Truck drivers protest on N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass (KZN)
Read also: Watch: Member of Parliament on scene at truck drivers’ protest on N3, Van Reenen
Also read: Update: Minister condemns the blocking of the N3 at Van Reenen
Armed traffic officers are stationed along Harrismith Road, just after the army base, and just past the RTI offices.
If motorists are heading to Bergville, they will be allowed to proceed. However, Van Reenen is a “no go” zone at this stage.
Heavy traffic is expected on the alternative routes, ie R74 and N11.
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