N3 TOLL ROUTE | TRAFFIC UPDATE | Multiple truck obstruction at 42nd Hill, Harrismith, Free State: ALL LANES NOW OPEN | 09:15 on Friday, 10 April 2026 — All lanes in both directions have now been RE-OPENED to traffic following the earlier multiple-truck obstruction near the Harrismith North Interchange (I/C 34) at N3-7X 36.0 N.

Road users are advised to expect continued traffic congestion and delays in the area while the traffic backlog is being cleared.

Thania Dhoogra, chief operating officer of N3TC, urges motorists to approach the area with caution. “Please remain patient and drive with extra caution until the current traffic backlog has been cleared, and mobility is fully restored.”

N3TC extends its gratitude to road users and their partners in the road incident management system for their support under difficult conditions.

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ENDS.

Issued by: N3 Toll Concession (N3TC)