Urgent Traffic Alert: Van Reenen’s Pass a ‘No Go Zone’ due to truck drivers protesting on N3 (Gallery Included)

The N3 is currently closed at Van Reenen’s Pass due to truck drivers protesting on the roadway.

Protesters have blocked the N3 Toll Route in both directions at Van Reenen’s Pass between Harrismith and the Tugela Toll Plaza in Ladysmith.

Law enforcement and emergency services have been deployed to the area, but at this stage there is no indication when the road will be re-opened.

Motorists are advised not to travel in this area, but rather make use of alternate routes.

Read initial story: Warning: Protest action on the N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass

Also read: Update: Public Safety closes all roads leading to Van Reenen due to truck drivers protesting on the N3

Should it be essential to travel while the situation is not yet resolved, the following routes can be considered as alternatives:

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

Alternate routes are as follows:

R74 – via Oliviershoek Pass

R34/N11 – Vrede/Newcastle/Ladysmith

R23 – via Heidelberg/Standerton/Volksrust/Ladysmith

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