JUST IN: Truck crash and diesel spillage cause total road closure of N1

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JOHANNESURG - Following the earlier motor vehicle accident involving two trucks on the N1 South before Maraisburg Road, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmedt that all lanes of the N1 South are closed to traffic. According to JMPD, this closure is necessary to allow emergency personnel to safely manage the scene and clear the diesel spillage and overturned vehicle. "Three slight injuries have been reported, and one of the trucks has overturned, spilling diesel. Emergency personnel and Law Enforcement are on scene, and initially, three lanes were affected and closed off, causing heavy delays. "All lanes of the N1 South are currently closed before Maraisburg Road. Vehicles are being diverted at Gordon Road. Significant and heavy traffic congestion is being experienced on the N1 South and surrounding areas," said JMPD. The estimated time for the scene to be cleared and the N1 South to be reopened is approximately 4 hours. Motorists...
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EThekwini announces major water disruptions due to Water Treatment Works this week

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DURBAN - The EThekwini Municipality has informed the public of the planned interruption of water supply from various reservoirs supplied by the uMngeni-uThukela Wiggins Water Treatment Works gravity system.
 
The shutdown will take place on Tuesday morning, 8 April until Wednesday, 9 April.                  
 The shutdown is for the City’s bulk water supplier, uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) to replace 1200 mm diameter sales and check meters on the gravity bulk pipeline. 
 
In preparation for the shutdown, UUW will commence by draining out the reservoir networks and open the scour once all reservoirs have reached a low level.
 
During the shutdown period, there will be no water flowing into the City’s reservoirs. In addition, the outlets of the City reservoirs will also be closed during the shutdown period. This is to reduce reservoirs recovery time.
 
Residents who may be receiving water during this period are urged to reduce consumption and to use water sparingly.
 
The recovery process of the City reservoirs could take up to two weeks after the completion of the shutdown, with some reservoirs recovering sooner than others. 
 
Our teams will be closely monitoring the system to ensure the full restoration of water supply.
 
Water tankers will be deployed to affected areas where necessary. 
  
Affected areas include:
 
Central Reservoirs:
 Glenwood, Bulwer, parts of Morningside, parts of Overport, parts of Essenwood, parts of Berea, parts of Westridge, Congella, Seaview, Umbilo, Isiphingo Beach, Isiphingo Hills, Isiphingo Rail, Orient Hills, Prospecton Industrial, uMlazi T, Malaba Hills, Reunion, uMlazi V, uMlazi Mission A, Ezimbokodweni, Lotus Park, Malagazi, Malukazi, uMlazi U, uMlazi Y, Durban Airport, Jacobs, Merebank East, Merewent, Mobeni, Mobeni West, Bayhead, Beach, Beachwood, Cave Rock, CBD, Durban beachfront, Esplanade, Fynnlands, Island View, Maydon Beach, Old Fort, Point, South Beach, Stamford Hill, Umbilo, Warwick, Austerville, Brighton Beach, Stavac, Wentworth, Grosvenor, Montclair, Rossburgh, Woodlands, Sea View, parts of Carrington Heights, parts of Woodlands, parts of Woodhaven , parts of Mobeni Heights, parts of Lamontville, and Prince Mshiyeni Hospital.

South Reservoirs:
Athlone Park, Galleria Mall, Arbour Crossing, Kingsway Hospital, Two Cancer Centres,
Ezimbokodweni, Southgate Industrial Park, Lewis Drive, Amanzimtoti CBD, Athlone Park & Kingsway Hospital, Almond, Winklespruit, Warner Beach, Illovo Glen, Lower Illovo, Doonside,Launcenston, Panaroma Park, Illovo Beach, Karridene Protea Hotel,Umgababa, Umnini, Area Africa, Mfume, KwaSoni, Mashiwase,Nkwali, Lovu A, B & C, Bhekulwandle, Msarhweni, Lovu Phase 1 & Phase 3, Lovu Landfill, Inkwali, KwaMakhutha, Mkhazini, eMasomini, Ezimbokodweni, Ekuhlengeni Psychiatric Hospital,
Ohlongeni, D1060, Adams, Adams Central, Zwelisha, Mkhazini, Umnini, Ilfracombe, Magabheni, Ehlanzeni, Thoyane, Umkhomazi, Craigieburn, Amahlongwa, Amalundi, Crowder Farm, Clansthal,Malukazi, Umlazi V section, Malundi, Amahlongwa, Saiccor Village, Naidooville and Crowder Farm.
 
 The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused. 

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