N3 Toll Route I UrgentTraffic Alert I N3 blocked near Montrose in the Free State causing an extensive traffic backlog
26 October 2021 | From Arrive Alive
Truck drivers are obstructing the N3 Toll Route in both directions near Montrose (at N3-7X Km 13). Law enforcement has been deployed and are currently monitoring the situation.
A backlog of traffic has already developed between Montrose and Harrismith, and is causing delays northbound (towards Gauteng) at Tugela Plaza.
Road users are advised to delay travel to the area (between Tugela Plaza and Harrismith) until further notice.
For real-time, verified traffic updates or to report any other problems on the N3 Toll Route, please contact the 24/7 N3 Helpline on 0800 63 43 57 or follow @N3Route on Twitter.
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Fire Emergency services on scene
Suburban Control Centre