N4 in Mpumalanga closed due to protests
The N4 Toll Road between Bronkhorspruit and Pretoria is closed due to a protest in eMalahleni.
The N4 in eMalahleni is closed due to protest action. Image: Twitter/@SeraphimRSA
A protest started early on Thursday morning in one of the townships in eMalahleni, reports Mpumalanga News.
Motorists travelling to and from Bronkhorstspruit and Pretoria are advised to travel through the N12 and divert back to the N4 toll road via Ogies.
#TRACN4route Update at 09:27 #ProtestAction btw Walter Sisulu+Schonland IC #eMalahleni ROAD CLOSED. Consider alternative routes. Helpdesk 0800 8722 64
— TRAC N4 Toll Route (@TRACN4route) January 31, 2019
Alert!!
Please note that the N4 Toll Road leading to and from Bronkhorspruit and Pretoria have been closed due to a protest at Emalahleni. It is believed that the protest started around 05h00 this morning in one of the townships in Emalahleni.
— Mweli Masilela (@mwelimasilela) January 31, 2019
According to the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, traffic officers were also on standby to redirect motorists accordingly.
Updates to follow as more information becomes available.
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