3 days ago
Motorists cautioned as rain and snow cause chaos on Eastern Cape roads
Nelson Mandela Bay traffic officials have advised motorists to be cautious along the following roads, or to avoid them where possible: Addo Road, Motherwell
Buick Road, Markman
3rd Avenue, Newton Park
Altona Road, Greenbushes
Seaview Road, Seaview — waterlogged
Ngeni Street and surrounds, Kariega
Jabavu Road and surrounds, KwaNobuhle
KwaNobuhle Mantanzima Road and surrounds, KwaNobuhle
Parts of Cape Road — waterlogged
Cape Road between St Albans and Mission Road — emergency lane water logged
Maitlands Road, near Maitlands Beach
Maqanda Street, Kwazakele
Avenue A and surrounds, New Brighton
The entrance to the Nelson Mandela Bay Fresh Produce Market, in the Markman industrial area, is experiencing flooding and access to the market may be temporarily restricted.
Traffic spokesperson Unathi Binqose said several high-lying roads in parts of the province, which were closed due to snow, had been reopened under strict supervision of traffic officials. N2 between KwaBhaca (Mount Frere) and Kokstad — closure is imminent
N9 near Middelburg, at Lootsberg towards Graaff-Reinet — opened partially under strict supervision
R61, Wapadsberg towards Nxuba (Cradock) — partially reopened under strict supervision.
R58, Khowa (Elliot) at Barkly Pass towards Barkly East — open for smaller vehicles under strict supervision
'The N2 road between Chintsa and Brakfontein just outside East London is closed to traffic due to a fatal accident involving a minibus taxi,' he said.
'Motorists are urged to use alternative routes such as the old Transkei road.'
The Herald
