Looking at road safety, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula explained that while South African roads are meant to allow access to both economic activities, as well as social infrastructure and amenities, lives are being lost due to those who choose to be reckless, undermining the rights of others with their conduct.
Therefore, Law enforcement will now be upping its game this weekend, with Mbalula explaining that his department bolstered its e-law enforcement by investing in drones.
He states drones will assist authorities in identifying hazards on the roads while also identifying motorists who are driving recklessly and at high speeds. Adding to this, Deputy Transport Minister Dikeledi Magadzi said the department was also now ready to issue traffic officers with body cameras. These cameras are meant to support officials in collecting evidence and enhance the conviction rate for any traffic law violations.
While traffic officials look at using technology to promote road safety during the long weekend, the N3 Toll Services have highlighted the peak traffic hours expected this weekend.
According to their estimates, which are based on the number of vehicles passing through the toll plazas, the busiest hours over the weekend will be:
- Good Friday – 2 April 2021 – 9am until 12pm
- Monday – 5 April 2021 – 9am until 6pm
N3 Toll Services also points out that high peak flows of 2500 vehicles per hour towards KwaZulu-Natal are expected on Friday, 2 April 2021; and up to 3500 vehicles per hour towards Gauteng on Monday, 5 April 2021.
According to traffic reports, here are updates holidaymakers should know if they are travelling this morning, 2 April 2021.
At 6 am, the N3 Toll Concession said the traffic volumes for the following plazas stood at:
- De Hoek: North – 88 and South – 1678
- Wilge: North – 116, South – 1359
- Tugela: North – 166, South – 302
- Mooi River: North – 507, South – 394
On Thursday night, 1 April 2021, the traffic volumes in KZN, reported at Marianhill Toll Plaza reflected the number of vehicles per hour (6 pm until 7 pm)) stood at:
- North – 1585
- South – 1298
The traffic volumes at Tongaat Toll Plaza in the same time period stood at:
- North – 1513
- South – 1204
Vehicle Fire on N2 Northbound after Ramp from Edwin Swales. Left lane closed. Drive Carefully
KwaZulu-Natal: Ongoing; Roadworks on the N3 to Howick after Armitage Rd exit, Left lane closed. Drive carefully.
Crash on N3 Eastbound after Ramp to M13 King Cetshwaya I/C. Right lane closed. Drive Carefully
Motorists at urged to travel with caution to ensure they enjoy their Easter weekend to the fullest.
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Traffic updates sourced from:
- https://twitter.com/N3Route
- https://twitter.com/i_trafficKZN
- https://web.facebook.com/TrafficSA
