Durban flooding: Motorists face disruption after heavy rain

Heavy downpours have caused flooding in parts of Durban, affecting roads and creating difficult conditions for motorists.

Bayhead Road is among the affected areas, with flooding reported on the road and motorists warned to avoid the affected section.

⛈️ Flooding on Bayhead Rd, Durban [KZN] – road flooded. drive with caution. Avoid area, use alt routes. Do NOT cross flooded section.#FloodingAlert #Durban#TruckersSaNational pic.twitter.com/d5jjYLghu5

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September 16, 2026

Flooding affects roads

The heavy rain has left parts of the road flooded, making travel more difficult for motorists.

Drivers travelling through affected areas should remain alert for standing water and avoid roads where flooding has made conditions unsafe.

Motorists have been warned to stay away from the flooded section of Bayhead Road and use alternative routes.

Drivers should not attempt to cross the flooded section, even if they believe their vehicle can make it through.

Water can make road conditions difficult to assess and can leave vehicles stranded.

Motorists urged to take care

The flooding comes as parts of Durban experience wet weather, highlighting the risk that heavy rain can create for roads and motorists.

Drivers should remain alert for further flooding, follow local traffic updates and allow extra time for their journeys.

For now, motorists travelling near Bayhead Road should avoid the flooded section and take an alternative route.