Traffic Update | The N3 Toll Route remains open despite severe weather conditions | 08H15
N3 Toll Route | Traffic Update | The N3 Toll Route remains open despite severe weather conditions | 12/08/2026, 08H15 — Despite challenging winter conditions experienced across parts of the N3 Toll Route since the current cold front moved into the region on Sunday evening, there has been no closure of the N3 Toll Route […]
Traffic Update | Safety risks increase in poor weather and as night falls
N3 Toll Route | Traffic Update | Safety risks increase in poor weather and as night falls | 18:00, 10 August 2026 — Prevailing adverse weather, including rain, snow, mist and freezing temperatures, continues to affect parts of the N3 Toll Route, contributing to hazardous driving conditions from KwaZulu-Natal through the Free State and parts of […]
Traffic Alert | Adverse weather affects N3 road users
N3 Toll Route | Traffic Alert | Adverse weather affects N3 road users this afternoon | 13:50, Monday, 10 August — Icy conditions and poor weather are affecting parts of the N3 Toll Route this afternoon, while return traffic volumes are building in a northbound direction towards Gauteng after the Women’s Day long weekend. Light […]
Weather Alert | Icy conditions, light snowfall, rain and freezing temperatures affecting the N3 Toll Route
N3 Toll Route | Weather Alert | 07:15, Monday, 10 Aug – Icy conditions, light snowfall, rain and freezing temperatures are affecting parts of the N3 Toll Route this morning. A dusting of snow has been reported around Swinburne, with rain and sleet affecting areas between Mooi River and Warden. These conditions may cause hazardous […]
N3 Toll Route | Traffic Advisory | Busy traffic, construction and changing weather this Women’s Day Long Weekend
Plan for busy traffic, construction activities, and changing weather this Women’s Day long weekend Road users travelling on the N3 Toll Route over the coming long weekend are encouraged to plan their journeys ahead of time, allow for possible delays in construction zones, and remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions as is common at […]
Adverse weather expected along parts of the N3 Toll Route and surrounding areas
Road users travelling along parts of the N3 Toll Route in the coming days are advised to prepare for challenging weather conditions as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 6 Orange Warning for disruptive rain affecting parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Thunderstorms may also occur over parts of the Free State. Weather advisories […]
SPACE: A safer way to share the road
Smart Habits. Safer Journeys. Research data consistently indicates that the majority of all crashes on the N3 Toll Route are the result of human error, whether attributed to negligent driving, poor decision-making, slow reactions, fatigue, or risk-taking. As a result, N3TC, the company that manages the N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg […]
Real-time information helps protect motorists in high-risk situations
N3TC urges motorists to utilise its 24-hour information service for official updates about the N3 Toll Route between Cedara and Heidelberg. Check road and traffic conditions before setting out, and have passengers monitor official channels while en route. N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), the company managing the strategic 415 km N3 Toll Route between Cedara in […]
High alert on the N3 Toll Route in the coming weeks for the winter school holiday
Law enforcement and emergency services are on high alert as increased traffic volumes are expected to converge on the N3 Toll Route from Friday, 26 June 2026, when the majority of the country’s schools close for the winter holiday, and with increasingly cold, wet weather conditions being reported across the country. Nearly half of […]
Maintain safe following distances as holiday traffic volumes expected to increase
In anticipation of increased traffic volumes on the N3 Toll Route beginning Friday, 27 March, due to school closures for the autumn break and the Easter weekend, N3TC advises motorists to maintain safe following distances, particularly in congested conditions, during wet weather, and at night when visibility is reduced. The N3 transport corridor, linking South […]
Transporting Hazardous Cargo on SA’s Roads
South Africa’s national roads are increasingly carrying the burden of transporting hazardous cargo, a trend primarily driven by the decline of the country’s rail system. This shift is particularly evident along key transport corridors such as the N3 Toll Route, linking Gauteng’s industrial centre with KwaZulu-Natal, and the Durban Port, considered the premier gateway for […]
EWT and N3TC team up to save wildlife from becoming casualties on the N3 Toll Route
Stretching between KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, the N3 Toll Route passes through a wide range of habitats – grasslands, freshwater ecosystems, wetlands, and agricultural land. These open landscapes and farm fields teeming crops, naturally attract wildlife—including mammals, owls, and raptors—bringing them dangerously close to this busy highway. Conservation efforts show promise In 2014, N3TC and the […]
