Harrismith – Multiple trucks obstructed the N3 Toll Route in both directions near the Harrismith North Interchange early on Friday morning, triggering significant traffic disruptions and delays along one of South Africa’s busiest highways.
The incident, reported at 07:45, has affected traffic flow at the interchange, identified as I/C 34 (N3-7X 36.0 N), with vehicles left stationary along sections of the route.
N3 TOLL ROUTE | TRAFFIC UPDATE | 42nd Hill, Harrismith, Free State: TOTAL ROAD CLOSURE | 07:45 on Friday, 10 April 2026 — Multiple trucks continue to obstruct the N3 Toll Route in both directions near the Harrismith North Interchange (I/C 34) at N3-7X 36.0 N, causing significant… pic.twitter.com/GwZe2O7lAi
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 10, 2026
All Road Incident Management System (RIMS) partners are currently on scene, working alongside the South African Police Service (SAPS) Public Order Policing (POP) unit to manage the situation.
N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) has urged motorists to avoid the area until further notice.
“In light of the extensive disruption to traffic flow, and the stationary traffic along this section of the highway, N3TC recommends that road users delay travelling to the area until further notice,” said Thania Dhoogra, Chief Operating Officer of N3TC.
UPDATE: Feedback just in from the scene. More than one truck is involved in the obstruction near 42 Hill, Harrismith.
Further updates will follow as soon as possible. https://t.co/fHUCd9JqmQ— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 10, 2026
Authorities have not yet indicated the cause of the obstruction or how long it may take to clear the route.
Motorists are advised to monitor real-time updates via the @N3Route account on X or contact the 24/7 N3 Helpline on 0800 63 43 57 for emergency assistance and traffic information.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
