Traffic Alert | Two multiple vehicle crashes
20H00 on Wed, 6 Aug 2025 | Traffic Alert | Two multiple vehicle crashes on the N3 Toll Route—on Van Reenen Pass and near Estcourt—are causing major traffic disruptions
All lanes are closed to traffic near Windy Corner on Van Reenen Pass (N3-6X 57.0S) following a serious crash involving four trucks.
A second serious crash, involving two trucks, has also been reported affecting the northbound lanes near the Estcourt South Interchange (N3-5 11.0N).
Route Update | Winter Road Safety on the N3 Toll Route
Consider the ‘time of day’ when making your winter travel plans
27 June 2025 – At the start of the winter school holiday, Thania Dhoogra, chief operating officer of N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) advises road users to “consider the time of day during which they drive as a crucial road safety factor”.
Cold temperatures can make winter driving uncomfortable and increase road safety risks, especially early mornings and late at night.
A review of crash data from the 2024 winter season on the N3 Toll Route shows that a number of single vehicle crashes and serious/fatal crashes occur between midnight and 5am.
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