The entire N3 Toll Route (in both the south- and northbound directions) from Harrismith in the Free State to Cedara in Kwazulu-Natal is now closed to traffic by RTI, due to the uncontrollable violent attacks on road users, trucks, security, emergency services and businesses by the protesters.
The Mooi River South (Wimpy) Ramp plaza near Mooi River as well as the Mooi River Enforcement Park Home facility was set alight at 00:30 today (July 12).
Truck fires have also been reported in the vicinity of the Mooi and Tugela plazas, and more threats are being received in this region. In the light of this, and in the interests of safety and security Mooi and Tugela toll plazas have also been closed.
Also read: Play it safe in light of the FREE ZUMA protest threats
All vehicles should immediately return to the nearest place of safety and remain there until further notice. N3TC strongly recommends that road users avoid these volatile areas. Light motor vehicles will be sent back from where they came from at Harrismith and trucks will be moved to safe places
People are encouraged to not travel to or from KZN.
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