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
SENEKAL:
ROADWORKS on the R70 between Senekal and Rosendal. Stop and go’s in place 20mins average waiting time
Free State
Scheduled Roadworks on R705:
Roadworks on the R705 between Jacobsdal and the Koffiefontein T-junction.
Travelers heading towards Koffiefontein are advised to utilize the following alternative routes:
S647 from Oppermansgronde to proceed to Koffiefontein and rejoin the R704 / R48.
Travelers heading towards the N8 are advised to utilize the following alternative routes:
S122 from Jacobsdal to the N8
Eastern Cape
Aliwal :
Roadworks on the N6 between Aliwal and Jamestown, stop and go controls are in place. Add extra travel time to your agenda.
Northern Cape
N8 - GRIEKWASTAD/CAMPBELL:
Roadworks between Griekwastad and Campbell. Periodic Maintenance (pre-treatment and re-seal of the existing road surface) of the N8 Section 7 as well as the improvement or replacement of ancillary works infrastructure. Speed restrictions of 60 km per hour will be applied at the work zones and the repairs are expected to be completed by end of September 2024.
Free State
R705 Koffiefontein - Jacobsdal:
This road is in a terrible condition and motorists are forced to use the shoulder of the road.
Free State
R705 - Jagersfontein past Jacobsdal reaching the N12:
Extremely bad road surface riddled with potholes, Proceed with caution.
Free State
Zastron:
Construction & Roadworks on R726 between Sterkspruit and Zastron - Stop and Go Waiting times +- 20min, They will be working on this road for approximately 20 Months, expected completion May 2025
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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