Toll operations designated as essential service during lockdown period
Strict precautionary measures including ongoing education on Covid-19 are in place to safeguard the health of all toll staff, route patrols, emergency response teams and professionals key to managing the N1 and N4 route.
In accordance with communication received from the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), the below services have been identified as essential services during the lockdown period:
- Routine Road Maintenance Activities
- Traffic Management Centre Operations
- Toll Operations
- Financial and Payroll Services
- Information and Communication Services
The Bakwena mainline plazas and ramps on the N1 and N4 highways will be manned by skeleton staff and dedicated e-tag lanes will be open. This is to ensure emergency personnel, including medical and safety workers, production and distributors of food and other essentials, can reach their place of work and keep South African’s safe during this time of uncertainty.
Bakwena’s route patrols and emergency response teams, including emergency construction teams, will be on duty to respond to all emergencies that may occur on the N1 and N4 highways. Strict precautionary measures including ongoing education on Covid-19 are in place to safeguard the health of all toll staff, route patrols, emergency response teams and professionals key to managing the N1 and N4 route and all road users working tirelessly in the retail, medical and production sector.
Bakwena encourages South Africans to stay at home during the 21 days lockdown.
