Johannesburg/Pretoria to Durban
Valid between 11 May 2012 - 18 May 2012
Johannesburg/Pretoria to Durban (including map)
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| NATIONAL ROUTES | PROVINCIAL AND OTHER ROUTES | ||||
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N3 | Harrismith / Van Reenen's Pass |
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R25 | Bapsfontein / Bronkhorstspruit / Verena / Groblersdal |
| Stop/Go Controls | Potholes | ||||
| Due to steep gradients, sharp curves, mist and strong winds, motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution at Van Reenen’s Pass. | The road is in a fair to poor condition, and is potholed in places. Exercise extreme caution. | ||||
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N3 | Van Reenen's Pass | |
R74 | Harrismith / Bergville |
| Roadworks | Potholes | ||||
| The carriageway is reduced to a single lane in both directions for roadworks. Expect delays between 8am and 5pm. | The road is in a severely poor condition and badly potholed. Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution when using this road. It is recommended that motorists travel on the N3 Highway and take the Ladysmith/Bergville turnoff. | ||||
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N3 | Estcourt / Frere |
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R546 / R34 / R103 |
Standerton / Vrede / Warden |
| Lane Closure | Roadworks | ||||
| Lane closures for carriageway revamp works at various locations between Estcourt and the Frere interchange. | Roadworks with possible stop/go controls are in progress from Standerton, Vrede to Warden. Motorists can expect delays. | ||||
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N11 | Ladysmith / Ermelo |
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R23 | Standerton / Volksrust |
| Lane Closure | Roadworks | ||||
| The road is uneven in places. Be cautious when driving through the Laingsnek (Majuba) Pass. The road is winding and has sharp bends and steep descents. It is very dangerous in wet conditions. Roadworks between Ngogo Station and Majuba Pass (Laingsnek) are in progress. One way traffic through roadworks areas with stop/go controls in operation. Delays of +-15 minutes at a time may be expected. Rehabilitation is in progress on the section between Ngogo Station and Kwaggasnek. Stop/go controls are in operation with +-15 minute delays at a time. | Roadworks with possible stop/go controls are in progress between Standerton and Volksrust. Motorists can expect delays. | ||||
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N3 | Pietermaritz- burg |
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R38 / 39 |
Standerton / Bethal |
| Lane Closure | Roadworks | ||||
| The carriageway is reduced to a single lane for emergency roadworks near the Hilton exit in the Town Hill area. Heavy delays should be expected between Howick and Pietermaritzburg. The R103 from the Cedara exit should be used as an alternative route. | Roadworks with possible stop/go controls are in progress between Standerton and Bethal. Motorists can expect delays. | ||||
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N3 | Villiers / Warden |
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| Roadworks | |||||
| Rehabilitation between Warden and Villiers is in progress. Expected date of completion is December 2012. | |||||
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N3 | Warden | |||
| Roadworks | |||||
| Roadworks are in progress between Warden and Harrismith. Motorists can expect minor delays. | |||||
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