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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Several incidents on roads due to the inclement weather

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Several incidents on roads

 

Traffic Spokesperson Maxine Bezuidenhout says on the M3 outbound, a truck has overturned at Upper Travato Link. Multiple injuries have been reported and the right lane is obstructed. At the same time, a truck has broken down at Hospital Bend inbound at the M3. Again, the right lane was obstructed.

 

Inclement weather

 

Workers from the City have also had their hands full with flooding that has been reported on the N2 outbound between Mowbray Main Road and Liesbeeck Parkway. The right lane is flooded. Bezuidenhout says there is also flooding of the left lane on Stellenbosch Arterial eastbound at Robert Sobukwe.

 

Western Cape wetter winter

 

Some roads are flooded

 

The City has asked road users to be patient on the roads, as numerous incidents were reported this morning in the rainy weather. Some lanes on roads were blocked due to vehicles that overturned. There were also reports of flooding on roads.

 

Use your headlights at all times

 

Cape Town Traffic’s Maxine Bezuidenhout is asking motorists to allow additional travel time as the conditions will affect traffic volumes. Motorists are also advised to drive with their headlights on at all times and to maintain a safe following distance.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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