Is N3 open now?

Traffic Alert | N3 Toll Route is NOW OPEN | Friday, 16 July 2021 @ 10H00 N3 Toll Concession can confirm that law enforcement authorities have just announced the full reopening of the N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng.

Does ETAG work on N3?

The e-tag will also be accepted on the following routes: N3 Toll Concession (N3 route) – De Hoek, Wilge, Tugela and Mooi toll plazas.

Why is N3 closed?

The closures are necessary as a result of Eskom needing to pull conductors across the highway. The closure will affect traffic on both northbound and southbound carriageways of the N3 highway. Traffic officials will be in attendance and will divert motorists off the N3.

Is the N3 at Harrismith open?

N3 between Cedara and Harrismith remains closed.

Where does N3 start and end?

The N3 freeway begins in the Durban CBD, traverses KwaZulu Natal, the Free State, Mpumulanga and Gauteng for over 590km, with the four-lane blacktop finally ending at the Beccleuch Interchange on the Johannesburg ring road.

Does eTag cover all tolls in South Africa?

1) eTags are free But that amount is credited to your account, and used as prepaid funds for the toll roads. Essentially, then, the R50 you paid to get an eTag are just toll fees, making the device free. There’s no other expensive registration fee or buy-in fees to use the toll roads.

Is the Mooi River Toll open?

Damaged trucks on the N3 near Mooi River Plaza. A section of the N3 Toll Route from Harrismith to Heidelberg has now been re-opened. The situation in Mooi River and other parts of KwaZulu-Natal remains volatile. Motorists are reminded that due to high security and safety concerns in the area.

What is the busiest road in South Africa?

N1
It is claimed that the N1 is the busiest road in South Africa. Johannesburg has the most freeways connected to it. It has the N1, N3, N12, N14, N17, R21, R24 and the R59, all leading to Johannesburg.

How to contact N3 Toll Concession for help?

For any emergency, please call the N3TC Helpline on 0800 63 4357 or contact N3TC via Twitter: @N3Route. The N3TC Helpline provides 24-hour assistance to road users travelling between Cedara and Heidelberg. Road users can contact N3TC’s Helpline to report any problems on the N3 Toll Route and to obtain emergency assistance.

Why is the N3 Toll Route important to Southern Africa?

The N3 Toll Route is considered to be one of the most strategic road links in southern Africa. It conveys large volumes of freight, both imports and exports, vital to the region’s economy.

Is there a N3 Toll at Cedara I c 96?

17h11 24/05 # N3Traffic: There are currently no reported incidents disturbing the flow of traffic along the # N3TollRoute from Cedara I/C 96 to Heidelberg I/C 59. Thank you for sharing the road responsibly.

When does the N3 concession in South Africa end?

N3TC entered into a 30-year concession contract with the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) to design, construct, finance, operate and maintain the N3 Toll Route. The agreement will end in 2029.