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Major South African Highway Reopens Following Severe Snowstorm

In the News Today: (Bloomberg) — South Africa’s N3 highway is now open to traffic after a two-day closure caused by severe snowfalls, which left road users stranded in the nation’s KwaZulu-Natal and Free State provinces.

Traffic authorities fully cleared the backlog of vehicles, restoring mobility on the route from Tugela Plaza and Harrismith, the N3 Toll Concession said in a statement.

“Although the road is now safe enough for travel, we remind drivers to plan ahead and be prepared for any eventuality,” N3TC Chief Operating Officer Thania Dhoogra said.

The storm, described as highly unusual for this time of year in South Africa, brought thick snow, black ice, and gridlock to Van Reenen’s Pass, with reports of a 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) traffic backlog near Harrismith…. continue reading HERE.

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