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N1 traffic slows as Sunday congestion looms
N1 traffic has slowed since Thursday, but motorists travelling on Sunday should expect heavy congestion and a slow pace from midday.
LIMPOPO – Traffic volumes on the N1 have slowed down compared to the higher numbers reported earlier this week, but motorists travelling on Sunday are warned to expect heavy congestion.
Kranskop Plaza
At Kranskop Plaza, northbound traffic peaked earlier in the morning and declined steadily, while southbound traffic gradually increased as the day progressed.
| Direction | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbound | 758 | 764 | 695 | 677 | 561 | 3 455 |
| Southbound | 362 | 365 | 383 | 501 | 539 | 2 150 |
Nyl Plaza
At Nyl Plaza, traffic counts for the afternoon period showed a similar pattern.
| Direction | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbound | 665 | 687 | 407 | 1 759 |
| Northbound | 516 | 539 | 335 | 1 390 |
Travel advice for Sunday
Based on projected traffic volumes, motorists are advised to plan their travel around the busiest periods.
| Time | Expected Conditions |
|---|---|
| 00:00 – 06:00 | Light to slight increase in traffic volume |
| 06:00 – 09:00 | Volume is busy |
| 09:00 – 12:00 | Volume is busy |
| 12:00 – 15:00 | Volume is heavy and pace is slow |
| 15:00 – 18:00 | Volume is heavy and pace is slow |
| 18:00 – 21:00 | Volume is heavy and pace is slow |
| 21:00 – 24:00 | Light to slight increase in traffic volume |
If you are travelling tomorrow (Sunday, September 27), expect slow-moving traffic between 12:00 and 21:00.
Drive safely and plan ahead.
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