POLICE have warned commuters to approach the N2, going north, just before the King Shaka Airport with caution after protesters blocked off two lanes with burning tyres. It is not clear at this stage what the protest is about but traffic has started to back up.
According to police on scene, the protesters dispersed as soon as they arrived on scene. Two lanes have been closed because of the debris from the protest. It is currently being cleared up.
Last year, residents of Blackburn Informal Settlement also blocked part of the N2 in a service delivery protest.
N2: Northbound, protesters between Umdloti and the new airport off-ramp. Road is CLOSED.
— ECR Traffic (@ecrtraffic) May 19, 2016
#KZNTraffic Protest action: N2 northbound after the M27, blocking two left lanes. Please approach with caution. pic.twitter.com/avIE2kcHMt
— Netstar Traffic (@netstartraffic) May 19, 2016
N2 North before King Shaka closed due to protest action. Use M4 and double back at Watson H'way pic.twitter.com/ganRWqPVuV
— Cameron Claassens (@camerondjmc) May 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/CICArsa/status/733167516785233920
