South Africa: Road closure affecting N1 highway north of Bloemfontein, Free State Province, July 11

Authorities closed a section of the N1 highway north of Bloemfontein, Free State Province, July 11 following a traffic accident. The road closure stretches between Winburg and the Winnie Mandela (Brandfort) offramp; traffic is being rerouted through the R30. The incident occurred around 09:30 near the Verkeerdevlei tollgate and involved two trucks and a light vehicle.

Increased security is likely in the coming hours, Localized transport disruptions and freight delays from increased congestion are likely along the N1 and nearby N6 and N8 highways for the duration of the closure.