20/09/2024
N3 Toll Route Traffic Alert
Friday, 20 September at 20:00
lMMEDIATELY POSTPONE TRAVEL to the Van Reenen Pass region between the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal
Adverse weather conditions along the N3 Toll Route are causing extremely dangerous driving conditions on the N3 Toll Route.
Apart from snowfalls, the sudden drop in temperatures are also causing the formation of black ice. Road surfaces are slippery, and reports are being received of trucks losing traction, especially on the uphills along Van Reenen Pass.
N3TC appeals to all road users, including trucking operators, to suspend trips to the mountainous areas between the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal until further notice. In the interest of safety, it is highly likely that further traffic management interventions and/or road closures may be implemented.
Stay informed and report problems or emergencies on the N3 Toll Route by contacting the 24-hour N3 Helpline on 0800 63 43 57 or following on X
Be safe everyone and enjoy your holiday
Edward Cabana kzn