Traffic
SMS 'traffic' to 36636 (R1.50/SMS) Telegram: 084 222 9497 Tweet: #traffic @OFM9497
Be our eyes on the road – help keep your fellow road users safe in Central South Africa:
- SMS 'traffic' and your info to 36636 (R1.50/SMS)
- Telegram: 084 222 9497 (Direct Link)
- Tweet #traffic @OFM9497 with your info
OFM Traffic, keeping you safe on the road.
OFM wants to encourage road users to report reckless driving through the correct channels that action may be taken. Phone 0861 400 800 or complete the form online at: www.arrivealive.co.za/report.aspx
You can now receive the latest OFM Traffic reports, even if you’re not tuned in to OFM in your vehicle!
• Simply switch on the TA, traffic announcement, or TP, traffic programming, function on your RDS compatible radio.
• This will enable you to still get the latest traffic updates in your area even when you are listening to something else like a CD.
• What you are listening to will be interrupted and your radio will automatically switch to OFM for the traffic report.
• When the traffic report is finished, your radio will switch back to what you were listening to before.
• Ask your car dealer if you’re unsure how the traffic function on your radio works.
• Simply switch on the TA, traffic announcement, or TP, traffic programming, function on your RDS compatible radio.
• This will enable you to still get the latest traffic updates in your area even when you are listening to something else like a CD.
• What you are listening to will be interrupted and your radio will automatically switch to OFM for the traffic report.
• When the traffic report is finished, your radio will switch back to what you were listening to before.
• Ask your car dealer if you’re unsure how the traffic function on your radio works.
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Free State
N5 - WINBURG TO BETHLEHEM:
Roadworks are ongoing with two stop-and-go controls in operation - Delays can be expected.
Free State
R26 - Ladybrand to Ficksburg:
Roadworks taking place with three stop-and-go controls in operation. Delays can be expected.
Free State
R504 - Bothaville to Leeudoringstad:
Roadworks taking place. Reduce your speed especially after rain as the holes fill up with water and cannot be seen from a distance
North West
POTCHEFSTROOM:
*Speed Limit Change*
Please be advised that the speed limit has changed from 100 km/h to 60 km/h, starting from the last traffic light on the *N12* (near HTS), heading towards Johannesburg, up to Atlantic Oil on the left-hand side.
Additionally, please note that new signs have been installed starting from the *beginning of Ikageng* (heading towards Potchefstroom), indicating that the speed limit is now *80 km/h*. The speed limit will then drop to *60 km/h* at *Harry's Tyres* (where it was previously 80 km/h), and remain at 60 km/h until reaching Reinke and Premier (where it used to be 80 km/h).
North West
N12 Wolmaransstad - Bloemhof:
Roadworks with 2 stop and go controls in operation. Most likely in operation till early 2025. Plan accordingly.
Free State
BLOEMFONTEIN - N1:
Around 50km outside of Bloem on the way to Verkeerde Vlei, roadworks are taking place. One lane has been closed off. Proceed with caution
Free State
R57 Heilbron - Sasolburg:
Padwerke tussen Heilbron en Sasolburg. 3 dele wat enkel grondpad is. Stop\Ry beheerstelses in werking. Verwag vertragings tot einde 2025.
North West
R503 Coligny - Licthenburg:
This road is in a very poor condition, reduce speed and take note of roadworks as they start repairs to the road surface.
Free State
R34 Hennenman - Kroonstad:
Roadworks on the road between Hennenman and Kroonstad until December 2024.
Free State
Zastron:
Construction and roadworks are underway on the R726 between Sterkspruit and Zastron, causing partial road closures. A detour through Zastron is in place. The project is expected to be completed by May 2025.
Free State
N8 - Tweespruit to Thaba Nchu:
Roadworks currently taking place and will continue till 2025. Proceed with caution.
Free State
R57 Heilbron - Sasolburg:
Roadworks with stop and go controls in operation. Delays of 15 to 20 minutes can be expected. Plan accordingly.
Free State
R70 Rosendal:
UPDATE on the R70 between Rosendal and Senekal. The Road will be closed from the N5 turn off onto the R70 for roughly 19km. There is a detour gravel road which is roughly 30km long. Necessary signs will be in place. The road should be closed until December. There are also Stop and Go roadworks on the R70 from Ficksburg's side where you turn off towards Rosendal. The roadworks are approximately 12 km to the Tempelhof Gasteplaas turnoff. Waiting time approximately 20 minutes.
Free State
SENEKAL:
ROADWORKS on the R70 between Senekal and Rosendal. Stop and go’s in place 20mins average waiting time
Free State
R707 Lindley - Senekal:
Reconstruction of the R707 between Lindley and Senekal is ongoing with Stop & Go controls in operation as well as bypasses. Please adhere to the road signs and reduce speed. Also be mindful of the labour force on the side of the road. Till Aug 2025.
Free State
HERTZOGVILLE:
R708 - Between Hertzogville & Christiana – road in very poor condition
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