The N12 highway has been reopened to traffic following protest action that disrupted traffic at the Diepkloof Interchange in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning.
Residents from the nearby Diepkloof Hostel blocked key roads for a second consecutive day in protest over dissatisfaction with service delivery.
The demonstrations resulted in temporary road closures and traffic disruptions along the N12 freeway and Chris Hani Road.
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Xolani Fihla confirmed that the situation had since stabilised.
“The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department confirms that the situation at the Diepkloof Interchange has now stabilised,” Fihla said.
He said public order policing units, together with JMPD officers and Gauteng traffic police, responded to the scene, dispersed the protesters and cleared debris from the roads.
Motorists have been urged to exercise caution when travelling through the area and remain alert for rocks and other obstructions, particularly near Diepkloof Hostel.