PROTEST action is affecting various routes into Durban following a taxi protest this morning. While the South African Taxi Association was given permission to protest peacefully at a strike in Prospecton, several taxi drivers have begun blocking main routes into the City.
According to reports‚ the strike action is to protest against a hike in the cost of the Toyota Quantum.
Several routes, including the N2 south before the uMgeni turn-off, the N2 south near Ballito, the N2 at Galleria, the N3 near the Marianhill toll plaza, West Street , Francois Road and Umbilo Road, as well as Mayville have been affected. The N2 at Joyner Road has been completely closed.
The Durban CBD, including West Street, Smith Street and Brooke Street as well Moore Road have been blocked off. Jan Smuts near Westridge Stadium has also been affected.
The strike comes days after two truck drivers caused havoc on the N2.
@jvbtrafficguy pic.twitter.com/mAvGBCCo4r
— O'paul (@Opaul2) May 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/TrafficSA/status/869782856981241857
@jvbtrafficguy N3 incoming just past marrianhill toll – road blocked #Durban #TaxiStrike
— Altaaf Raoof (@AltaafrZA) May 31, 2017
Taxi strike causing headaches for commuters in the central Durban area. Many areas affected.
— ECR Traffic (@ecrtraffic) May 31, 2017
@jvbtrafficguy Sydney and Moore, West and Brook, Warwick and West, Smith and Brook, N3 from Marrianhill Toll to Richmond Road,
— Samantha ♏ (@MetroGalZN) May 31, 2017
Please take care N2 north Prospecton closed ,area unsafe. Rather travel along Kingsway Rd @ECR_Newswatch @southcoastsun @News24
— NETCARE 911 (@Netcare911_sa) May 31, 2017
An accident on the N2 northbound just before eMdloti has also affected traffic this morning.
Crash N2 Umdloti, Netcare 911 paramedics on scene, please take care in that area @ECR_Newswatch @northglennews pic.twitter.com/cy6NiwNy8O
— NETCARE 911 (@Netcare911_sa) May 31, 2017
Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter to keep up-to-date with local news or send us your name on WhatsApp: at 060 532 5532.
