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.
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.