The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) says the N12 highway has been reopened to traffic following protest action that affected the Diepkloof Interchange this morning.
Motorists are urged to remain cautious and watch out for rocks and other obstructions, particularly near the Diepkloof Hostel.
Residents in the area blocked the road for a second consecutive day over dissatisfaction with service delivery.
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says the situation has stabilised.
“The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department confirms that the situation at the Diepkloof Interchange has now stabilised. Protesters from the nearby Diepkloof Hostel had blockaded key arterial routes early this morning, forcing temporary road closures and heavy traffic disruptions and diversions along both the N12 freeway and Chris Hani Road. Public order policing units, alongside JMPD officers and Gauteng traffic police, responded quickly to the scene, successfully dispersing the crowds and clearing debris from the roadway.”