As Easter travel builds along the N4 corridor, increased traffic volumes and peak-period delays may be experienced at the Lebombo and Ressano Garcia border posts.

TRAC reminds road users that while it supports congestion relief near the border, all port of entry operations are managed by government authorities.

To support traffic flow, the Easter Traffic Management Plan for the border posts will run from March 27 to April 12, with one-stop border processing at KM7 from March 27 to April 4. Key measures include:

• A roadblock at the Coopersdal intersection;

• A control point at the entrance of KM7 where all vehicles will be classified:
Light vehicles (Class 1) en route to the border will proceed directly.
Loaded light delivery vehicles (bakkies) and taxis will be diverted through the Komatipoort Load Control Centre and processed at KM7 before being escorted to the border.
Trucks will continue to utilise the KM7 staging area, with dedicated lanes for vehicles transporting perishable goods.

In the event of a blockage on the N4 in South Africa, the following measures will take effect:
• Eastbound local traffic will use Tenbosch Road to reach Komatipoort.
• Westbound local traffic will use Strydom Block and Coopersdal to reach Malelane.

Pedestrian processing will take place at the pedestrian processing office, with South African and Mozambican officials co-locating from March 27 to April 4.

Additional processing areas have been identified to help manage increased volumes and reduce queues.

Practice road safety

Trac CEO, Alex van Niekerk, urged travellers to prioritise road safety and make use of TRAC’s 24-hour Helpdesk for assistance or route-related information.

“Easter is a time when families travel long distances to spend time together, and road safety must remain everyone’s top priority,” said Van Niekerk.

“TRAC is committed to keeping the N4 safe and operational, but every driver plays a part. Plan your trip properly, avoid drinking and driving, take breaks if you feel tired, and respect the rules of the road. If we all do our part, we can make this Easter a safer one for everyone.”

Roadside assistance and real-time route information

TRAC further encouraged road users to plan their journeys carefully and, where possible, travel during daylight and busier periods to reduce risks such as road spiking or other criminal activities. Travellers are also reminded to reach out to the TRAC Helpdesk that manages TRAC’s free 24-hour roadside assistance units, TRACAssist, in the event of any incident or emergency along the Maputo Corridor.

Toll Free TRAC 24-hour Helpdesk contact numbers:
• South Africa: 0800 87 22 64 / +27 82 881 4444
• Mozambique: 800 9022
For real-time traffic updates on the TRAC N4, follow:
• X: @TRACN4Route
• WhatsApp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaeDDXP7YSdCacuH3n1VToll Free TRAC 24-hour Helpdesk contact numbers:

• South Africa: 0800 87 22 64 / +27 82 881 4444

• Mozambique: 800 9022

For real-time traffic updates on the TRAC N4, follow:

• X: @TRACN4Route

• WhatsApp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaeDDXP7YSdCacuH3n1V

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