N3 TOLL ROUTE | TRAFFIC UPDATE | Multiple truck obstruction at 42nd Hill, Harrismith, Free State: ALL LANES NOW OPEN
10 April 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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09:15 on Friday, 10 April 2026 — All lanes in both directions have now been RE-OPENED to traffic following the earlier multiple-truck obstruction near the Harrismith North Interchange (I/C 34) at N3-7X 36.0 N.
Road users are advised to expect continued traffic congestion and delays in the area while the traffic backlog is being cleared.
Thania Dhoogra, chief operating officer of N3TC, urges motorists to approach the area with caution. “Please remain patient and drive with extra caution until the current traffic backlog has been cleared, and mobility is fully restored.”
N3TC extends its gratitude to road users and their partners in the road incident management system for their support under difficult conditions.
Follow @N3Route on X for verified route and traffic updates, or call the 24/7 N3 Helpline on 0800 63 43 57 to report problems or emergencies along the N3 Toll Route.
ENDS.
Issued by: N3 Toll Concession (N3TC)
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