The N3 Tollgate concession (N3TC) says the stop/go traffic controls have now been implemented on a single southbound lane towards Durban on the N3.

This follows a crash involving two trucks near Warden in the Free State which occurred in the early hours of this morning.

14h30 03/04 #N3CrashUpdate: N3 8X 13.8 N #JoburgBound near Warden N I/C 76. 2 Trucks involved, clean-up still in progress. Entire #Joburgbound remains obstructed. Both lanes on the S/B opened. Traffic is moving using contra flow. Please approach the area with caution. 00577 (13)

— N3 Toll Concession (@N3Route) April 3, 2025

N3TC says although traffic will now slowly start moving, road users are cautioned to continue to expect heavy congestion and delays in the area.

All other lanes remain closed to traffic while the extensive cleanup operation continues.

N3TC says it appreciates the committed efforts of the road incident management teams to restore mobility and the patience and understanding of all road users under these difficult conditions.