UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Road reopened to clear traffic at Van Reenen’s Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, 22 September 2024 – The road has been REOPENED to clear traffic at Van Reenen’s Pass, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) and its concessionaire, the N3 Toll Concession (Pty) Ltd (N3TC), have announced.

The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) and N3TC Route Services will now commence to slowly escort stranded road users out of the area in the southbound lanes (towards KwaZulu-Natal).

Graders and rescue teams are continuing to clear a safe passage for road users stranded in the vicinity of Swinburne/Montrose.
“Please remain patient while the next phase of the rescue and recovery operation is being completed,” said Vusi Mona SANRAL’s General Manager for Communications and Marketing.

Road users are advised to carefully follow the instructions of rescue teams and road traffic officials once they receive the go ahead to proceed.
Please drive slowly and with the utmost caution and care.

“As we gear up to reopen the N3 Toll Route, SANRAL and N3TC would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to all disaster relief organisations, road incident management teams, humanitarian groups, local farmers, and community associations who have provided emergency services and essential aid to stranded motorists. Your selfless efforts exemplify dedication and compassion in action. You are the real heroes of the N3 Toll Route,” said Thania Dhoogra, chief operating officer of N3TC.

“We also wish to thank every road user who remained patient, vigilant, and compliant under very trying circumstances,” said Mona.
“It was a tremendously difficult period for everyone affected, but you have been phenomenal in demonstrating resilience and strong spirit,” said Dhoogra.

For regular, verified traffic updates, please follow @N3Route on X or contact the 24-hour N3 Helpline on 0800 63 43 57 for emergency assistance. Also follow updates from SANRAL via X and Facebook.

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Issued by FTI Consulting on behalf (SANRAL). For editorial content or additional information contact Lwando Mahlasela on 082 440 5305 or pressoffice@nra.co.za