TRAC plans ahead for festive season traffic surge
Traffic on the N4 is expected to peak on December 15, 16, 23 and 24 and again on January 2 and 3, 2023.
With the Maputo Corridor expected to be extremely busy this festive season, Trans African Concessions (TRAC) has implemented various measures to prevent major traffic delays and backlogs during the end of year holidays.
To accommodate the expected surge in traffic, TRAC said it will ensure that all N4 toll plazas are fully staffed on earmarked days.
Traffic on the route is expected to peak on December 9, 15, 16, 23 and 24 and again on January 2 and 3, 2023.
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TRAC will also continue to conduct double route patrols and in addition, its roadside assistance teams (TRACAssist) and 24-hour Helpdesk teams will be on full alert throughout this period.
Furthermore, this road emergency assistance unit will also be on standby at designated hotspots on peak traffic days to further enhance incident/accident support and management.
TRAC urged road users travelling between South Africa and Mozambique during the festive season to plan their trips, as delays and traffic congestion are expected near and at the Lebombo and Ressano Garcia border posts.
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It also reminded the public that although delays at the border impact traffic flow on the TRAC N4 route, border clearing processes do not fall under its jurisdiction. Therefore, TRAC cannot be held liable for or assist with backlogs relating to this issue. It has, however, committed to helping with certain logistical requirements that are expected to improve traffic flow during busy times.
The following border traffic management operations will come into effect on December 15:
South Africa (eastbound)
• There will be a traffic control point at Coopersdal for all vehicles.
• Local traffic en route to Komatipoort and visitors to the Kruger National Park will be redirected onto the Tenbosch Road.
