MEDIA ALERT

CLOSURE OF THE N6 NATONAL ROAD DUE TO A CHEMICAL SPILL

Eastern Cape, 9 June 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that the national road, N6 Section 3 km 48, between Cathcart and Komani, near the Birch farm area, has been closed due to a chemical spill. The road will be closed until approximately 16h00 today. Road users are advised to avoid this route as the spill is highly toxic and hazardous to health.

An alternative route is to take the R351 road near Cathcart and proceed to the R67 and then towards Whittlesea (Sada) and then towards Komani. Similarly, those travelling to East London from Komani are to take the R67 in Komani and proceed past Whittlesea (Sada) and then turn left onto the R351 towards the N6 at Cathcart.

“Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly, consider alternative routes and to proceed with caution,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape’s Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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