NELSPRUIT – Trans African Concessions(TRAC) has said that extremely high volumes of traffic on the N4 were expected this coming weekend.-
According to TRAC,starting in Pretoria, Gauteng and ending in Maputo, Mozambique, the N4 experiences extremely high volumes of traffic during the Easter period as thousands of holidaymakers and migrant workers use the route to reach destinations in Mpumalanga and Mozambique. The highest traffic volumes are expected on Thursday April 17 and Monday April 21 from 12:00 to 20:00. –
“We really urge you to assist us in spreading the word regarding the construction work at the Crocodile Gorge (between Nelspruit and Malalane).The situation could cause long delays between (and beyond) the two towns and we need to get the message out there so that road users know what to expect, and are prepared for the wait, before they are faced with it,” said TRAC’s communications officer, Ms Solanga Soares-Nicholson.-
Although TRAC stated that they will put contingency plans into place to prevent long delays, they nevertheless need to make provisions for the worst. –
“We urge as media to assist us in notifying the public, especially road users from other provinces outside Mpumalanga who are unaware of the current situation,” stated Soares-Nicholson.-
In an effort to prevent traffic congestion, construction and maintenance work will cease throughout the route for the duration of the Easter Weekend. However, road users travelling to or from Malalane in the Lowveld should note that the Stop/Go’s between Nelspruit and that town will still be active.-
” Although TRAC realises that this may cause some frustration to road users, we are unable to interrupt the Stop/Go at this delicate stage due to the nature of the construction works,” concludes TRAC.-
Road users are reminded and urged to make use of the TRACAssist service which is managed by the TRAC Helpdesk. All emergencies, incidents, accidents – or any other significant events on the N4 – can be reported to the Helpdesk on 0800 8722 64. This service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Road users are also invited to stay in touch with what is happening on the road through regular traffic updates on Twitter (@TRACN4Route).
