MEDIA RELEASE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NATIONAL ROADS IN LIMPOPO DUE TO FLOODING
Limpopo, 14 January 2026 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of the temporary closure of certain national roads in the Limpopo province that have been severely affected by flooding as a result of adverse weather conditions experienced across the province.
The incessant rainfall has led to rising water levels, leading to unsafe driving conditions in affected areas. In the interest of road user safety, SANRAL has implemented precautionary closures on the affected routes until further notice.
AFFECTED NATIONAL ROADS CURRENTY CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
- National Road R527 in the Hoedspruit area within the Maruleng Local Municipality. (Alternative road is the R40 from Acornhoek through Hoedspruit towards Phalaborwa.
- National Road R578 from south of Phalaborwa towards Giyani. (alternative road is the R71 towards Tzaneen and take R36 & R81 to Giyani).
ROADS STILL OPEN TO TRAFFIC BUT EXPERIENCING HEAVY RAINS:
- National Road R81 in the Giyani town
- R36 between Groblersdal and Stofberg
- R555 between Stofberg and Rosenekal
“We strongly advise road users to avoid the affected roads and make use of alternative routes where possible. Further communication will be issued once detailed assessments have been done, and the affected national roads are safe to be re-opened to traffic,” said Madoda Mthembu, SANRAL Limpopo Provincial Head.
SANRAL appeals to all road users to prioritise safety and remain informed through official communication channels.
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