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N2 closed briefly due to protests in Cape Town

04 May 2018 - 13:06 By Timeslive

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Traffic backed up on the N2 in Cape Town due to protests on May 4, 2018.
Image: @CapeTownFreeway

Traffic was diverted after reports of stone throwing on the N2 freeway near Borcherds Quarry in Cape Town on Friday.

Authorities closed the N2 incoming at the R300 and diverted motorists.

Traffic Services spokesperson Maxine Bezuidenhout said the road was cleared of protesters and later reopened.

One Twitter user shared a video clip of the temporary chaos on the stretch of road.

Chaos on the N2 inbound to Cape Town near Borcherd's quarry. Avoid as best you can. Road is blocked up all the way to R300. pic.twitter.com/kwwZX0ZMgE
— François (@F_KempZA) May 4, 2018

Motorists were cautioned earlier to use alternative routes.

Update, #Protesting N2 @ Borcherd's Quarry, road closures N2 Inbound @ Mew Way and R300 in both directions at N2, use alt route and expect long delays pic.twitter.com/5ZKADywwWT
— Cape Town FMS (@CapeTownFreeway) May 4, 2018