08 Feb 2021 | 08:37 AM UTC
South Africa: Travel disruptions ongoing near Mbombela on the N4 highway due to a bridge collapse, Feb. 8
Travel disruptions ongoing on N4 near Mbombela, South Africa due to bridge collapse. KaNyamazane Road is closed until further notice.
Event
Travel disruptions are ongoing on the N4 highway, between KaNyamazane and Mbombela in Mpumalanga, South Africa, Feb. 8, after heavy rains resulted in a bridge collapse. KaNyamazane Road remains closed until further notice. Queuing traffic has been reported toward the Karino intersection. Traffic is being diverted along alternative routes.
Transport disruptions are possible along the N4 through at least the afternoon of Feb. 8 and may continue in the coming days. Lingering disruptions are likely when the affected part of the highway reopens.
Advice
Monitor local media for updates on road status. Confirm road status and seek alternative routes to reach destinations in the affected area; allow additional travel time. Delivery disruptions are possible; consider delaying or rerouting shipments until road access normalizes. Heed all security personnel instructions.
