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News24 Traffic Reports
Last Updated: 12/5/2008 11:37:19 AM - (SA)
Welcome to News24's Traffic Reports section. Here you will find details of traffic in the major centres of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Limpopo, North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, and Eastern Cape. Reports are updated daily at 10 minute intervals between 6am and 8pm.
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Richwood |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 06:09 |
| Road name |
Tygerberg Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working correctly at Burgandy Estate |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Centurion |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 07:56 |
| Road name |
Trichardt Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working correctly at Clifton Street |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Port Elizabeth |
| Time |
27-Nov-2008 16:28 |
| Road name |
Theale Street: |
| Report |
Roadworks have converted the carriageway into a one-way system from the Goven Mbeki Drive side |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Time |
20-Oct-2008 16:10 |
| Road name |
South Ridge Road: Southbound |
| Report |
Roadworks with lane restrictions between N3 Toll Gate Bridge and Clarke Road - expect heavy peak-time delays in the area |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 05:11 |
| Road name |
Smith Street: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Shepstone Street |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Time |
04-Dec-2008 15:20 |
| Road name |
Smith Street: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Brook Street |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Sandton |
| Time |
04-Dec-2008 18:08 |
| Road name |
Rivonia Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at the Daisy Street / Pretoria Avenue junction |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Bordeaux |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 10:45 |
| Road name |
Republic Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Jan Smuts Avenue |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Port Alfred |
| Time |
27-Nov-2008 16:28 |
| Road name |
R72: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks between Port Alfred and Alexandria at the Bushmans River bridge - expect delays and waiting times |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
East London |
| Time |
22-Oct-2008 09:32 |
| Road name |
R72: |
| Report |
Roadworks with stop / go controls just west of the East London Airport exit - expect delays and waiting times of up to 30 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Queenstown |
| Time |
27-Nov-2008 16:28 |
| Road name |
R61: |
| Report |
Roadworks between the N6 Interchange and Cofimvaba with up to three sets of stop/go controls |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Sasolburg |
| Time |
20-Oct-2008 12:06 |
| Road name |
R59: |
| Report |
Major roadworks with stop / go controls between Sasolburg and the N1 Highway - expect delays in both directions |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Pretoria North |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 06:42 |
| Road name |
R566: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Lavender Road |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Vereeniging |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 06:54 |
| Road name |
R42: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at the R57 Intersection |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Barberton |
| Time |
23-Oct-2008 06:01 |
| Road name |
R40: |
| Report |
The section between Hilltop Pass and Barberton is being reconstructed and widened - stop / go controls are in operation with delays up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Kuils River |
| Time |
03-Dec-2008 13:48 |
| Road name |
R300: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks at various locations between Delft and Brackenfell - motorists are urged to obey reduced speed limits and drive with care through the works sections |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Ruimsig |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 08:25 |
| Road name |
Peter Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Kuilstok Road |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Westdene |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 06:06 |
| Road name |
Perth Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at 4th Avenue |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Steenberg |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 11:15 |
| Road name |
Ou Kaapse Weg: |
| Report |
Broken down bus and diesel spillage in the area - drive with care |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Time |
20-Oct-2008 12:07 |
| Road name |
Old Dutch Road: Inbound |
| Report |
Road closed at Warwick Avenue for construction of a new flyover |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Jamestown |
| Time |
03-Dec-2008 12:27 |
| Road name |
N6: Both Ways |
| Report |
Construction works between Jamestown and Aliwal North - stop/go controls in operation with delays of up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Bethlehem |
| Time |
04-Nov-2008 05:59 |
| Road name |
N5: |
| Report |
Two separate sets of roadworks between Bethlehem and Winburg - stop/go controls during the day and traffic signals at night |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Harrismith |
| Time |
04-Nov-2008 05:57 |
| Road name |
N5: |
| Report |
Rehabilitation and upgrading of the Harrismith Southern Bypass is underway - expect delays in both directions |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Machadodorp |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 06:02 |
| Road name |
N4: |
| Report |
A 15km section of the road between the Machado Plaza and Waterval Onder is being re-sealed - stop / go controls are in operation from time to time |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Belfast |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 06:02 |
| Road name |
N4: Both Ways |
| Report |
A major upgrade of the carriageway is underway between Belfast and Wonderfontein - motorists are reminded to drive with extra care through the works area |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| North West |
| Location |
Rustenburg |
| Time |
27-Nov-2008 07:28 |
| Road name |
N4: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks over a 15km section between Rustenburg and the Marakana Toll Plaza - drive with care due to poor on non-existent line markings on the carriageway |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Paradise Valley |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 11:09 |
| Road name |
N3: Westbound |
| Report |
Vehicle fire blocking two lanes at M13 Paradise Valley Interchange - expect delays between Durban and Pinetown |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Stormsriver |
| Time |
04-Dec-2008 10:27 |
| Road name |
N2: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks are underway between Storms River and the Storms River bridge - stop / go controls will remain in place until Friday - local deviations will remain in place until 12th December |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Time |
04-Dec-2008 15:52 |
| Road name |
N2: Southbound |
| Report |
Roadworks at the M1 Higginson Highway Interchange |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Bot River |
| Time |
03-Dec-2008 12:16 |
| Road name |
N2: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks with three sets of stop / go controls between Bot River and Caledon - allow an extra 40 minutes journey time - road open to two-way traffic from 13 December until 12 January 2009 |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Mthatha |
| Time |
20-Oct-2008 12:15 |
| Road name |
N2: Both Ways |
| Report |
Road construction works are underway 15 kms outside Mthatha towards Kokstad - expect waiting times of between 10-15 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Eastern Cape |
| Location |
Jeffrey's Bay |
| Time |
07-Nov-2008 13:54 |
| Road name |
N2: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks between the Gamtoos River and the Hankey Interchange - two stop-go controls are in place and motorists can expect waiting times of up to 15 minutes at each control |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Cape Town |
| Time |
03-Dec-2008 12:15 |
| Road name |
N2: Outbound |
| Report |
A major upgrade of the carriageway is underway between Vanguard Drive and the Borchards Quarry exit - expect peak-time delays |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Leandra |
| Time |
03-Dec-2008 12:27 |
| Road name |
N17: |
| Report |
Roadworks over a 50 km section between Leandra and Springs - expect delays and waiting times at stop / go control |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| North West |
| Location |
Bloemhof |
| Time |
28-Nov-2008 11:01 |
| Road name |
N12: Both Ways |
| Report |
Road is being reconstructed and widened on the section between Bloemhof and Beefmaster - two stop/go controls are in place with delays of up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Northern Cape |
| Location |
Kimberley |
| Time |
04-Dec-2008 06:56 |
| Road name |
N12: |
| Report |
Construction works are in progress between Kimberley and Warrenton - three stop/go controls, with waiting periods on average 15 minutes - the road will be open to
two-way traffic from 13 December until 12 January 2009 |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Alberton |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 08:58 |
| Road name |
N12: Eastbound |
| Report |
Lane closures for roadworks between Voortrekker Road and the N3 Elands Interchange until 3pm |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Ermelo |
| Time |
20-Oct-2008 12:07 |
| Road name |
N11: Both Ways |
| Report |
Construction and road rehabilitation between Ermelo and Amersfoort - stop/go controls at two work sections with possible delays of 20 minutes at each |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Ermelo |
| Time |
04-Dec-2008 12:00 |
| Road name |
N11: Both Ways |
| Report |
Construction and road rehabilitation works in progress between Ermelo and Amersfoort - stop/go controls at two work sections with possible delays of 20 minutes each |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Middelburg |
| Time |
18-Nov-2008 11:14 |
| Road name |
N11: |
| Report |
Roadworks at various locations north of Middelburg between the Loskop Dam and Roedtan - expect waiting times at stop / go controls |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Groblersdal |
| Time |
18-Nov-2008 11:14 |
| Road name |
N11: |
| Report |
Major roadworks with stop / go controls between Groblersdal and Marble Hall - expect waiting times of up to 20 minutes |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Mpumalanga |
| Location |
Volksrust |
| Time |
04-Dec-2008 12:00 |
| Road name |
N11: |
| Report |
Construction and bridge repair works are in progress over a 50 km section between Volksrust and Amersfoort - stop/go controls at up to 5 work sections
with possible delays of 15 minutes at each |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Springfontein |
| Time |
20-Oct-2008 12:07 |
| Road name |
N1: Both Ways |
| Report |
Major roadworks with multiple stop / go controls between Springfontein and the Orange River - expect waiting time of 10 to 15 minutes at each control |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Free State |
| Location |
Bloemfontein |
| Time |
02-Dec-2008 09:02 |
| Road name |
N1: Both Ways |
| Report |
Construction of a second carriageway is underway between Bloemfontein and the Verkeerdevlei Toll Plaza - reduced speed limits apply through the works section |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| Northern Cape |
| Location |
Three Sisters |
| Time |
03-Dec-2008 11:59 |
| Road name |
N1: |
| Report |
Roadworks over a 30 km section between Three Sisters and Colesberg - three stop/go controls, with waiting periods on average 20 minutes - the road will be open to two-way traffic from 13 December until 12 January 2009 |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Paarl |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 05:12 |
| Road name |
N1: Outbound |
| Report |
Roadworks with lane restrictions between the Klipheuwel and Klapmuts exits - expect delays going towards Paarl and the Huguenot Tunnel |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Pretoria |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 10:39 |
| Road name |
N1: Southbound |
| Report |
Broken down truck at the Rigel Avenue exit |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Pretoria |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 08:07 |
| Road name |
N1: Both Ways |
| Report |
Roadworks at various locations between the Brakfontein Interchange and the N4 Witbank Highway will be lifted by 12pm for the start of the School Holidays |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Roodepoort |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 08:57 |
| Road name |
N1: Southbound |
| Report |
Left hand lane closure for roadworks between Gordon Road and the Mariasburg Road exit until 2pm |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Central Johannesburg |
| Time |
04-Dec-2008 10:08 |
| Road name |
Market Street: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Simmonds Street |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Randburg |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 10:51 |
| Road name |
Malibongwe Drive: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Rabie Street |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 07:20 |
| Road name |
Main Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Stella Road in the Queensburgh area |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Newlands |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 06:03 |
| Road name |
Main Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Brown Road |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Western Cape |
| Location |
Muizenberg |
| Time |
20-Oct-2008 12:06 |
| Road name |
Main Road: |
| Report |
A major upgrade of the road between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay is underway with 24 hour stop / go controls in operation - use Boyes Drive as a local alternative |
| Severity |
Level 4 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Time |
04-Dec-2008 15:52 |
| Road name |
M7 / Edwin Swales Drive: |
| Report |
Roadworks with lane restrictions on the link to the N2 northbound carriageway |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| Gauteng |
| Location |
Central Johannesburg |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 10:23 |
| Road name |
M2: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Press Avenue |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Durban |
| Time |
05-Dec-2008 11:19 |
| Road name |
M19 Umgeni Road: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at the N2 Highway Interchange |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
|
| KwaZulu Natal |
| Location |
Reservoir Hills |
| Time |
03-Dec-2008 20:59 |
| Road name |
M19: |
| Report |
Traffic lights not working at Mountbatten Drive |
| Severity |
Level 5 |
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