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N3 Toll Route | Traffic Update | MOBILITY HAS NOW BEEN RESTORED ON THE N3 TOLL ROUTE | Sunday, 22 September at 19:00
Following this weekend’s severe snowfalls — which caused major traffic disruptions, and had road users stranded for almost two days between Tugela Plaza and Harrismith — N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) is pleased to inform road users that mobility is now fully restored on the N3 Toll Route. The extensive backlog of traffic between KwaZulu-Natal and…
Read MoreN3 Toll Route | Traffic Alert | EXTREMELY SLOW, RESTRICTED TRAFFIC MOVEMENT BETWEEN KZN AND FS | 22 September at 15:00
Road incident management teams have now begun to clear trucks and light motor vehicles that have been caught in the gridlock between Van Reenen and Swinburne (Montrose). Extremely slow and restricted traffic movement is now being facilitated via Van Reeenen Pass (in both directions between Tugela Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal and Harrismith in the Free State)…
Read MoreN3 Toll Route | Traffic Alert | The N3 Toll Route REMAINS CLOSED to traffic between Tugela Plaza and Harrismith | 22 September at 13:00
Multi-disciplinary rescue and recovery teams are working at full force to help clear the area between Van Reenen Pass and Swinburne (Montrose) of stranded trucks and light motor vehicles. Their efforts, however, are being hampered by road users attempting to circumvent road closure points and/or safety instructions. “We know it has been a long, bitterly…
Read MoreN3 Toll Route | Traffic Alert | Rescue and recovery operations continue on Van Reenen Pass | 22 September at 08:15
The N3 Toll Route REMAINS CLOSED to incoming traffic between Tugela Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal and Harrismith in the Free State. ALL LANES ARE OBSTRUCTED along a section of the route (from the town of Van Reenen towards the Swinburne/Montrose junction). This obstruction is caused by a large number of heavy- and light motor vehicles that…
Read MoreN3 TOLL ROUTE | TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 20 – 21 SEPTEMBER 2024
Significantly colder weather is expected along the N3 Toll Route from this evening Coinciding with the start of the September school holiday tomorrow (Friday, 20 September 2024), road users are warned to be prepared for adverse weather conditions along the N3 Toll Route over the coming weekend. Widespread rain, thunderstorms, heavy mist, and bitterly cold…
Read MoreExpect busy traffic conditions, icy weather, and high winds along the N3 Toll Route today
With schools reopening on Tuesday, 09 July, and the Durban July having been hosted in eThekwini this weekend, the N3 Toll Route is expected to be busier than usual in a northbound direction (i.e. towards Gauteng) today (Sunday, 07 July 2024). Traffic volumes are expected to increase from midday, with busy conditions likely to continue…
Read MoreAlways ready to respond
Some of the greatest road safety challenges on the N3 Toll Route are posed by unexpected changes in the weather, such as severe thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and in extreme cases, snowfall. It is for this reason that all partners in the N3 Road Incident Management System (RIMS) have implemented a carefully planned winter contingency…
Read MoreN3 Toll Route | Weather Warning
Severe thunderstorms predicted Wednesday, 11-12 October 2023 Difficult driving conditions may be experienced along parts of the N3 Toll Route in the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal as severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall have been forecast for this afternoon and tomorrow. N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) appeals to road users to exercise extra caution and patience under…
Read MoreWinter Travel Update
Keep an eye on N3 Toll Route updates and weather forecasts this winter holiday season N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) advises road users to plan for any eventuality before they embark on their road trips this winter. Road users may encounter freezing temperatures, dense fog, snow, high winds and veld fires along parts of the N3…
Read MoreN3 Toll Route | Travel Alert | Tuesday, 20 September 2022 @ 16h00
N3TC warns road users to be prepared for forecasted inclement weather which may affect traffic flow along the N3 Toll Route tonight. According to the South African Weather Service, a cold front, accompanied by persistent rain and light snow, is expected to affect parts of the N3 Toll Route during the course of this evening.…
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