Top 4 Twitter accounts to follow on your holiday road trip

Every December, holidaymakers descend on normally peaceful and easy going coastal roads as they make their way to the sea for some much needed R&R.

Nothing is more frustrating than being caught on the highway in a massive traffic jam due to an accident or dreaded roadworks.

It can’t be avoided, say you? We think it can.

So here are four Twitter accounts, specially for KZN, you should follow and check regularly while on your road trip, to make sure none of your tanning time is taken up by anything other than a trip to the bar:

I-Traffic KZN – @i_trafficKZN

This account uses real-time CCTV feeds from in and around Durban to let their followers know exactly where the delays will be.

Stationary Truck: N2 Southbound before M7 Exit (Edwin Swales); Left lane obstructed; Drive Carefully https://t.co/ntvLdfFFVY pic.twitter.com/o5PD5MPxks

— i-traffic KZN (@i_trafficKZN) December 7, 2017

Traffic Alertz KZN – @traffickzn

This account relies more on feedback from Twitter users, but is still very effective for when you are in a rush.

RT (Update) Stationary Truck: N2 Southbound before M7 Exit (Edwin Swales); Cleared; All lanes open; Free flowing traffic https://t.co/NhJifeIeAA

— Traffic KZN (@traffickzn) December 7, 2017

Arrive Alive – @_ArriveAlive 

More of an ‘accident watcher’ account, but definitely worth a follow, they hear about accidents long before they become traffic jams.

Sharing the roads with trucks safely – advice on what to do and to avoid https://t.co/2ZKVM7Tz40 #ArriveAlive @RegentHH pic.twitter.com/3fw8rHHp5M

— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) December 7, 2017

Netstar Traffic – @netstartraffic 

The boys that bring back stolen cars know a thing or two about staying up to date on traffic conditions. This account is so close to ‘live’ it’s scary.

#BakwenaN1N4 #Caution alert – slow lane closed N1 north at Murrayhill due to construction works. Please approach with caution.

— Bakwena Platinum (@BakwenaN1N4) December 7, 2017

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