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Alternative routes to avoid the Buccleuch Interchange accident
JOBURG – A fatal accident at the Buccleuch Interchange has caused serious traffic delays on the N1/M1. Here are some alternative routes.
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There’s been a fatal accident at the Buccleuch Interchange and motorists have been advised to use alternative routes:
If you’re already on the highway:
- To head to Midrand, use Pretoria Main Road. Or if you need to travel from Midrand to Sandton, this also applies.
- To travel toward Woodmead, you can attempt to catch the R55.
If you’re not yet on the highway:
- From Sandown side to Sunninghill or Kyalami, use the M85 (Bowling Avenue)
#JHBTraffic Multi-vehicle accident: M1 both ways between Buccleuch I/C and Woodmead Dr, 4 lanes blocked. Please approach with caution. pic.twitter.com/pTYKRQyc7h
— Netstar Traffic (@netstartraffic) September 18, 2017
@AkiAnastasiou all lanes are closed at Buccleuch. Traffic at a dead stop #JHBTraffic pic.twitter.com/uPxTLusCJc
— Naazim (@Nazs06) September 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/ER24EMS/status/909770824802013184
#JHBTraffic Expect delays through the Buccleuch I/C due to a serious accident involving a taxi on the N1 South pic.twitter.com/QSsfOYUyA7
— EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) September 18, 2017