TRAFFIC ADVISORY
SANRAL UPDATE ON NATIONAL ROADS AFFECTED BY MPUMALANGA PROVINCE HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODS

Mpumalanga, 23 January 2026 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to give road users an update of national roads that have been affected by heavy rains and flooding in Mpumalanga Province. Several national roads were damaged by heavy rains and flooding following persistent adverse weather conditions in in the province.

The recent update on the affected national roads is as follows:

Nkomazi Local Municipality:

Thaba Chweu Local Municipality

Mbombela and Bushbuckridge Local Municipality

“SANRAL continues to closely monitor the situation by carrying out assessments at the locations where it is safe to do so. This is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of all road users. Where it is still unsafe, assessments will be conducted once the flood water has subsided. Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) teams are also on standby,” said Mabuyi Mhlanga, SANRAL Mpumalanga’s Provincial Head.

“We appeal to all road users to reduce speed, maintain safe following distances for those roads open to traffic, and avoid driving through flooded areas, as water depth and road conditions may not be visible, “added Mhlanga.

-ENDS