Jo'burg Metro Police Department - JMPD

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY - UPDATE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: 11 November 2026 TIME: 17:45

FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE: N3 CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS BETWEEN LONDON ROAD AND MODDERFONTEIN ROAD

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes to advise motorists that the N3 freeway is now COMPLETELY CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS between London Road and Modderfontein Road due to the ongoing investigation and severe safety hazards following the fatal truck crash.

Northbound Lanes: The accident scene remains fully active. Debris and wreckage from the fatal truck crash have spilt across onto the far-right lane, requiring extensive clearance and forensic investigation.

Southbound Lanes: The impact of the crash severely damaged an overhead utility pole, leaving it structurally compromised and hanging dangerously over the southbound carriageway.

Because the hanging pole poses an immediate danger to approaching traffic, all southbound lanes have been closed off while emergency maintenance crews work to safely dismantle and remove it.

The N3 in both directions will remain closed for a considerable amount of time to clear the wreckage, restore structural safety, and secure the overhead pole.

Traffic on the N3 Northbound is being diverted off at Modderfontein Road.

Traffic on the N3 Southbound is being diverted off at London Road.

Motorists are strongly urged to avoid the entire N3 corridor between the Gillooly's and Marlboro interchanges. Please divert to the following routes:

• M1 Highway
• R24 Highway
• Pretoria Main Road (R101)
• Modderfontein Road (R25)

Severe traffic gridlock is currently affecting surrounding arterial roads. We request patience and cooperation from all road users as emergency teams work to secure the scene.

Further updates will be issued once the road is cleared and safe for travel.

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Issued by: Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department Communications Unit

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: 11 November 2026 TIME: 15:50

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE N3 CAUSES SEVERE TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS NEAR LONDON ROAD

Law Enforcement personnel are currently on the scene of a fatal two-vehicle accident on the N3 between Modderfontein and London Road.

The incident involved a container truck and a panel van. Preliminary reports indicate both vehicles were travelling northbound when the incident occurred; the truck crashed through the centre barrier and collided with the southbound lanes, where it caught fire.

Tragically, the male driver of the truck was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the panel van escaped the accident without any injuries.

Currently, the N3 Northbound is completely closed to traffic between Modderfontein and London Road to allow emergency services, forensic units, and recovery teams to clear the scene.

The N3 Southbound is severely restricted, with only one lane open for traffic.

Due to extensive delays, motorists are strongly urged to avoid the N3 in both directions between Modderfontein and London Road.

Alternative routes such as the M1, R24, Pretoria Main Road, and Modderfontein Road should be used to bypass the area. Officers are on-site directing traffic, and motorists are urged to proceed with extreme caution and patience.

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ISSUED BY: Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Communications Unit

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In our efforts to restore the City of Johannesburg to its former glory!!!!

Cleanup operation conducted by #JMPD officers in Joburg & surroundings.

Perishable goods impounded.

Kindly note that it is illegal to trade on any road or street without getting permission from the local municipality.
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High visibility foot patrols conducted by #JMPD operations officers in the JHB CBD.

High-visibility patrols play a vital role in proactive policing by strengthening community engagement, enhancing police visibility, deterring criminal activity, & promoting public safety & security within the community.

In our efforts to ensure that our communities are safe 24/7.
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