Peak traffic conditions on N3 Toll Route this long weekend
GAUTENG – Motorists traveling between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal this Heritage Day long weekend are warned to be prepared for peak traffic conditions and possible delays.
Motorists traveling between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal this Heritage Day long weekend are warned to be prepared for peak traffic conditions and possible delays.
Plan fuel stops in advance as three filling stations along N3 Toll Route remain closed
Keep in mind that three fuel stations along the N3 Route are currently closed for renovations. Since the closure of these stations, a sharp increase in the number of vehicles running out of fuel have been noted by N3TC’s Route Patrol teams.
No fuel stops are available between Van Reenen’s Pass and Estcourt along the KwaZulu/Natal section of the N3 Toll Route. Both direct access facilities near Tugela Plaza and Estcourt remain closed for renovations; and in the Free State, the fuel stop near Balmoral (before Harrismith when traveling south) is also closed for renovation. Motorists will have to go off the Route for fuel along this section.
Fuel stops currently operational along the N3 Toll Route (south- and northbound) are located near:
- Heidelberg;
- Villiers;
- Harrismith;
- Van Reenen’s Pass;
- Estcourt (Midway) and
- Nottingham Road.
No construction work during peak long weekend
Rehabilitation and construction work on the N3 Toll Route near Villiers and between Nottingham Road and Howick have ceased for the duration of the long weekend to allow for unrestricted traffic flow. Only essential maintenance work will be undertaken if required.
Peak traffic conditions
Peak conditions are expected from Friday, 21 September between 2pm and 8pm in a southbound direction, and also on Saturday morning between 6am and 12pm. High traffic volumes can be expected on Monday, 24 September from 12pm to 8pm with the majority of vehicles traveling northbound towards Gauteng.
Be cautious of adverse weather conditions and veld fires
Parts of the N3 Toll Route are prone to experiencing adverse weather conditions which may include heavy mist, high winds and sudden cold spells.
Dry conditions are currently being experienced along most parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal.
Obtain verified real-time traffic information from N3TC’s 24-hour Route Helpline on 0800 63 4357 or by following N3TC on Twitter: @N3Route.
