Weather
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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…
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N3 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…
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Winter 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…
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N3 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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N3 TOLL ROUTE | WEATHER UPDATE | Saturday, 14 August 2021
Extremely cold weather, accompanied by rain, mist and strong winds are currently being experienced along parts of the N3 Toll Route, including Van Reenen’s Pass. Visibility along sections of the route is poor. Road users are advised to proceed with caution. Reduce speed, increase following distances and keep headlights switched on. No snowfall has been…
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N3 TOLL ROUTE | WEATHER ALERT | 12 – 14 AUGUST 2021
N3TC warns road users to take precautions as high winds and snowfall are predicted over the eastern parts of the Free State The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of high winds along parts of the N3 Toll Route on Thursday, Friday and Sunday this week. Snowfall is currently expected on Friday and…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: BUSY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ON N3 TOLL ROUTE THIS WEEKEND
With October month-end and schools re-opening again on Monday, road users should prepare for high volumes, congested conditions and possible delays on the N3 Toll Route this weekend. Traffic volumes are steadily increasing in both south- and northbound directions this afternoon. EXPECT LANE CLOSURES AND SLOW TRAFFIC AT THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION SITES Mooi River to…
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