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Traffic News | Heavy northbound traffic expected on the N3 Toll Route as holiday makers return home | 02 January 2026
Peak traffic conditions are expected in a northbound direction (towards Gauteng) from this afternoon and throughout the weekend, as holidaymakers continue their return journeys. N3TC urges caution A lack of accountability and irresponsible driving — including speeding, recklessness, and driver distraction — remained a major contributing factor to crashes recorded on the N3 Toll Route…
Read MoreTraffic News | N3TC urges caution as busy holiday traffic and adverse weather persists on N3 Toll Route | 23 December 2025
Since the start of the summer holiday, consistently busy traffic conditions have been experienced on the N3 Toll Route, says Thania Dhoogra, chief operating officer of N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), the company responsible for managing the route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng. “These conditions are expected to continue in the next days,…
Read MoreN3 Toll Route | Traffic News | Incident management teams raise concern over reckless driving on the N3 | 18 December 2025
Busy traffic conditions have been experienced on the N3 Toll Route since the official start of the summer holiday last week. High traffic volumes of between 12 000 and 13 000 vehicles per day (across all vehicle classes) were recorded travelling southbound (towards Durban) at both De Hoek and Mooi Toll Plazas on Friday, 12…
Read MoreIMPORTANT NOTICE: PAYMENT OF TOLL FEES ON THE N3 TOLL ROUTE
From Sunday, 1 December 2024, the more secure and convenient tap and go payment method will replace magstripe (swipe) VISA and MasterCard credit cards at all toll plazas on the N3 Toll Route. For your Safety. Convenience. Mobility. available payment options at toll plazas on the N3 Toll Route include: ❖ Tap-enabled debit or credit…
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N3 Toll Route | Traffic Advisory | Top arrestor bed on Van Reenen Pass reopened
Scheduled maintenance work on the top arrestor bed at N3-6X Km 55.6S on Van Reenen Pass has been completed. The arrestor bed, just south of Windy Corner, is once again available to drivers of heavy motor vehicles who may need to make emergency stops. N3TC extends its gratitude to logistics operators, truck drivers, law enforcement…
Read MoreROAD ARE NOT PARTY ZONES
Roads are not party zones — keep your wits about you Now that South Africa’s matriculants have finished their final school exams, thousands of young people will be heading towards various holiday destinations around the country to celebrate their newfound freedom. Many of these popular vacation spots are connected to the N3 Toll Route. “Remember…
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MAGSTRIPE SWIPE CARDS ARE BEING PHASED OUT ON THE N3 TOLL ROUTE
Tap and go payment offers improved security and more convenience From 01 December 2024, VISA and Mastercard magstripe (swipe) cards will no longer be accepted for payment at all the mainline and ramp toll plazas on the N3 Toll Route. These include the following plazas: KwaZulu-Natal Mooi Mainline Mooi South Ramp Plaza Mooi Treverton Ramp…
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PHASING OUT OF MAGSTRIPE (SWIPE) CARD PAYMENTS ON THE N3 TOLL ROUTE
Starting 1 December 2024, a major shift will occur across toll plazas in South Africa as the transition from magstripe payments to contactless payment methods starts. N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) has fully adopted contactless payments at all mainline and ramp toll plazas on the N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng.…
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