VIDEO: Heavy traffic reported on the N1 South
According to Bakwena Platinum, over 2 000 vehicles are passing through the Carousel toll gate with a 20 minute queue time expected for motorists travelling south.
POLOKWANE – As the long weekend comes to an end, traffic volumes on the N1 South is expected to increase from Polokwane to Pretoria.
The N1 South is already seeing an influx of motorists returning home with a queueing time of 20 minutes reported at toll gates en route and over 2 000 vehicles passing through hourly.
SAFER RETURNS: Tollgates are now busy as holidaymakers return to industrial hubs. Current situation at Kranskop toll plaza in Limpopo. Drive safely & keep a safe following distance. #liveBeyondEaster
— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) April 18, 2022
Limpopo – N1 South: VERY BUSY https://t.co/dYdtSHyna5
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) April 18, 2022
Bakwena Platinum said they are expecting heavy traffic between 12:00 and 21:00 tonight and have urged motorists to exercise caution and patience on the road.
#BakwenaN1N4 Busy conditions expected along the route today. Buckle-up, stick to the speed limit, be patient & drive safely. #ArriveAlive #LifeIsPrecious pic.twitter.com/WfWAkHatS9
— Bakwena Platinum (@BakwenaN1N4) April 18, 2022
Transport media liaison officer Mike Maringa said the Department of Transport and it’s officials will maintain a strong presence of law enforcers on all the major routes to ensure that there is a smooth flow of traffic and compliance to minimise road carnage.
Transport MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya also warned motorists to be cautious when driving on roads that are wet as more rain is expected in the province today.
Maringa said the number of fatalities on provincial roads since the start of the Easter weekend has increased to 11.
“There have been 11 fatalities from 34 reported crashes. The number is lower compared to the same stage last year where 18 people were reported dead from 45 serious crashes,” he added.
Maringa explained speeding and reckless driving has been cited as the most common cause for crashes reported between Thursday and Saturday.
“Driving under the influence and fatigue cannot be ruled out as the underlying causes because motorists have lost control of their vehicles in a number of these crashes.”
