TRAFFIC ADVISORY

R531 AND R40 NATIONAL ROADS BETWEEN HOEDSPRUIT AND ORPEN KRUGER GATE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC

Polokwane, 20 April 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise road users that the R531 National Road between the R40/R531 intersection south of Hoedspruit and Orpen Kruger Gate has been closed to traffic.

“The closure is a result of a major stormwater culvert that was washed away last night (Sunday, 19 April 2026) because of heavy rain in the area. Motorists travelling to or from the Kruger National Park are advised to use the Canhuk Drive from the R40 intersection in Acornhoek and follow the indicated route that is shown on the attached map to by-pass the affected area,” said Madoda Mthembu, SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the Limpopo Province.

“SANRAL appeals to road users to note and comply with the road safety signs and proceed with caution on the alternative route,” added Mthembu.