WATCH: N3 closed due to trucker protest
The N3 Toll Concession says all lanes of the major highway linking Gauteng with KwaZulu-Natal have been closed in the vicinity of the Van Reenen's Pass due to a truck driver protest.
N3 Toll Concession's Thania Dhoogra says police are on the scene to monitor the situation.
“An extensive backlog of traffic is already being reported in the area, and as a result, the Tugela Toll Plaza is now also closed in a northbound direction (towards Gauteng).
"Road users are advised to delay travel to the area until further notice.”
The reason for the obstruction is not known.
It comes on the morning that is seen as the start of the first festive season holiday weekend.
KZN police spokesperson, Jay Naicker says the disruptions began early this morning.
"It's alleged that the truck drivers parked their vehicles on the road and in most cases removed the keys from the vehicle.
"At this stage, SAPS is on the scene and attempts are being made to remove these trucks. We are advised people to avoid that area.
"Traffic that is backed up in that area is currently being diverted."
Truck Blockade on the N3 between Van Reenen and Tugela Tollgate, please avoid area pic.twitter.com/l9W1LhKvsn
— SA Trucker (@rsa_trucker) December 3, 2021
Traffic on the N3 Toll Route in the vicinity of Van Reenen (N3-6X Km 60) obstructed by truckers https://t.co/DBW8k87QOD #ArriveAlive @N3Route pic.twitter.com/v8AaN98Cdq
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) December 3, 2021
