IT’S a long weekend and that means more traffic on our roads.

N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), the company managing the N3 Toll Route between Heidelberg in Gauteng and Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal, advised that traffic conditions along this transport corridor are currently normal.

Take note of the following: 

• Traffic volumes are expected to increase later today (Thursday) as travellers begin their trips for the long weekend.
• The current taxi protest action in Johannesburg and Pretoria is not affecting traffic on the N3 Toll Route.
• No construction work will take place this long weekend, and only emergency maintenance work may be done if required.
• According to weather forecasts, weather along the route will be clear with mild temperatures.

However, road users are advised to plan for peak conditions as increased traffic volumes may cause some delays.

At peak times, traffic volumes can increase to well over 2000 vehicles per hour, placing an additional burden on travelers and traffic management resources.

“Please take every precaution to stay safe on the road and adhere to speed and following distances. Human error and reckless driving remain some of the main causes of crashes along the N3 Toll Route,” said Con Roux, N3TC’s commercial manager.

The majority of crashes are caused by drivers losing control of their vehicles and rolling, head-tail collisions and/or vehicles leaving the road. Speed, aggressive driver behaviour and unroadworthy vehicles, causing tyre bursts or brake failures, play a part in all of these crashes.

Any problems along the N3 Toll Route should immediately be reported to N3TC’s 24/7 emergency helpline on 0800 63 4357.

• Information received from KZN EMS 

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