NELSPRUIT – The N4 is known for its high traffic volumes and what makes it worse, is the stop-and-go systems incorporated due to roadworks. In the unfortunate case of an accident, it results in pile-ups of up to 10 kilometres, which makes some parts of the highway inaccessible for quite some time.
To ensure problem-free usage of the N4 toll route between Pretoria and Maputo, TRAC has issued the following advisory on the state of the route, as well as details of current construction and maintenance projects:
Solomon Mahlangu to Diamond Hill Toll Plaza
• Removal of median hedges and herbicide spraying.
• Grass cutting on the road reserve. Be on the lookout for slow-moving tractors and grass cutters.
• No lane closures or delays expected.
Bossemanskraal to Bronkhorstspruit
• Removal of median hedges and installation of poles and steel cables to prevent illegal U-turns.
• No lane closures or delays expected.
Bronkhorstspruit to Balmoral
• Road marking in progress.
• Lane closures and minor delays to be expected.
Van Dyk’s Drift to Hendrina interchange (N11) – major construction
• A new divided highway is being constructed, which will consist of two lanes in Maputo’s direction and three in the direction of Pretoria. Completion is estimated to be in March this year.
• Current construction may cause some delays
Hendrina interchange (N11) to Alzu Petroport
• Installation of road studs.
• Lane closures may occur, minor delayes to be expected.
Schoemanskloof/Lydenburg interchange to Montrose
• Resurfacing with a thin asphalt layer in progress.
• Two stop-and-go traffic control point with 30 minute delays to be expected, traffic may also be delayed.
Mara to Kaapmuiden (Crocodile Gorge) – major construction
• New passing lanes under construction, two on the way to Maputo and three in Pretoria’s direction. Completion expected to be completed in August.
• Be alert and aware of slow-moving/-turning construction vehicles.
• Keep to speed limits, which in this case is 60km/h.
• Current construction work may cause some delays, up to an hour during peak periods and weekends.
