27 February 2023

Mpumalanga: R40 between Barberton & the Josefsdal/Bulembu Border Post (South Africa/eSwatini) temporarily closed! [update #2]

update (14 March 2023): The road has been reopened!

update (07 March 2023): The R40 between Barberton in Mpumalanga and the Josefsdal/Bulembu Border Post between South Africa and eSwatini is still closed, but, according to the MTPA, construction is underway and the reopening is expected to be next week. We'll keep you posted!

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced that the R40 between Barberton in Mpumalanga and the Josefsdal/Bulembu Border Post between South Africa and eSwatini is currently closed until further notice. This is due to the damages caused by the recent heavy rains in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The closure of the R40 also affects the Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail, which follows the road from Barberton to Josefsdal.


The Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail is a 37km self-drive trail through the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains World Heritage Site, displaying information about the area’s remarkable geology and it’s links to the plant diversity and history. The estimated time to drive the geotrail is 6 hours, if you want to stop at most of 11 roadside geosites located at stops and panoramic viewpoints along the route.

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