CAPE TOWN PROTESTS: LIVE UPDATES ON ROAD CLOSURES AS-IT-HAPPENS
Posted on: 18/09/2017

Top Articles:


CAPE TOWN PROTESTS: LIVE UPDATES ON ROAD CLOSURES AS-IT-HAPPENS
News, Accidents, Robberies & Incidents | Western Cape | 

18 Sep 2017, Cape Town: Motorists are advised to make use of alternative routes, the N1 inbound lane closed at Joostenbergvlakte due to tyres burning in the roadway. Motorists are using the slipway to pass the scene.

The taxi strike has also affected buses and trains. Buses were seen to stoned and 29 trains have reported to have been cancelled.

Follow the UPDATES below as they become available.


Video of N7 Route:

UPDATES, 'As-it-Happens'


Update (08h20): The N1 Inbound at Joostenbergvlakte highway has been re-opened for traffic.

Update (08h35): DU NOON - Potsdam Road, ROAD CLOSED. Heavy Traffic (N7, Malibongwe, Plattekloof)

Update (08h40): Protesting on Ramp to Borcherds Quarry Rd (M22) Inbound. Ramp Closure on N2 Inbound at Borchards Quarry, Expect Delays.

Update (09h05): Road Closure due to Protesting: N7 between at Plattekloof and Potsdam, both directions affected. Use alternative Route.

Update (10h10): Vehicle Alight: N2 Inbound at R300, road closed, use alternative route.

Update (10h20): Road Closure due to Vehicle Alight: N2 IB at R300 & OB at Borcherds Quarry, use alternative route

Update (10h25): Road Closure: N2 Outbound at Borchards Quarry. Road closure: N2 Inbound at R300. Expect delays

Update (10h50): Road Closure due to Protesting: N7 Southbound at Potsdam. Use alt Route, Northbound at Plattekloof has been re-opened.

Update (11h40): These routes are currently closed due to Protests:

  • R300 Southbound @ N2
  • R300 Northbound @ Stellenbosch Arterial
  • N2 Inbound @ Spine Road
  • N2 Outbound @ Borcherds Quarry
  • N7 Southbound @ Potsdam

Update (11h45): R300 North @ N2 and South @ Stellenbosch Arterial has been re-opened.

Update (11h55): N2 Inbound @ Spine road and Outbound @ Borcherds Quarry has been re-opened.

Update (12h03): N2 Inbound @ R300 due to Protesting, Use Alternative Routes.

Update (13h17): Road Closure on N2 at Hazeldene (Somerset West), due to Protesting, use alt Route.

Update (14h13): N2 Outbound at Hazeldene and N2 Inbound at Broadlands & Sir Lowry Pass Rd due to Protesting use alternative Routes - Taxi Strike.

Update (14h54): N2 at Hazeldene (Somerset West), is now cleared.

Update (15h45): All Protesting Action has been cleared on all Freeways.


TAP IMAGES BELOW TO EXPAND GALLERY:


Respect yourself, respect others, let's keep these comments respectfully.