High traffic volumes are expected to persist into the evening as holidaymakers travel from Durban and KwaZulu-Natal coastal areas to inland provinces. The N3 Toll Concession urges drivers to be cautious amid risks of congestion, delays, and severe thunderstorms along the route.
The N3 highway, a key route connecting Durban to Johannesburg, is experiencing heavy traffic as festive season travelers head northbound. According to the N3 Toll Concession, volumes exceeding 1,700 vehicles per hour have been recorded, particularly on northern sections, leading to ongoing congestion despite some easing in the south.
Thania Dhoogra, Chief Operating Officer of the N3TC, emphasized the need for vigilance. “High traffic volumes in excess of 1700 vehicles per hour continue to be recorded in a northbound direction on the N3 Toll route. And although easing on the southern sections of the route, these conditions are expected to continue to cause congestions and delays well into this evening. A warning of severe thunderstorms is expected to impact sections of the route and may also cause additional delays,” she explained.
This situation arises during the holiday period, with motorists advised to prepare for potential disruptions from weather and volume. The concession's warnings aim to enhance road safety on this vital corridor spanning KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.
