UPDATE: Demolition of #CollapsedBridge continues

Progress is being made on demolition of the pedestrian bridge which collapsed across the N3 highway early this morning.

According to SANRAL this morning the removal of the collapsed bridge could take up to two days.

Five people were injured this morning when a pedestrian bridge collapsed on the N3.

Also read: Full road closure on N3 highway following bridge collapse

The collapse has resulted in a full highway closure between Van Buuren Road and the M2 Geldenhuis Interchange.

Complete demolition of the bridge is currently underway.

In a post on Facebook earlier SANRAL stated that experts were called in to dismantle the remainder of the bridge.

Ekurhuleni Metro Police will determine when the road can be reopened.

Motorists are advised to make use of alternative routes.

Find alternative routes here