The SA National Roads Agency Limited said that most major highways in the country were in excellent condition and road users will encounter only limited construction activities during the coming Easter holiday period.
In a weekend statement, Sanral, said that the Easter holiday period, Friday 14 to Monday 17 April, is traditionally a period when there is a spike in traffic on most major national and provincial highways.
Spokesperson, Vusi Mona, said motorists are encouraged to be alert for pedestrians and stray animals along the national road network.
“Special attention is to be paid particularly concerning informal settlements in Knysna along the N2, from George to Natures Valley, Kei River to Dutywa, as well as the N4 near Bapong,” he said.
Mona said going towards Cape Town from the north, congestion will be experienced at the Huguenot Tunnel and going northwards, again on Easter Monday. There will be heavy traffic on Thursday, 13 April, on the N2, towards Caledon, and again on Easter Monday, going toward Grabouw.”
He said road users with tags no longer have to stop at toll plazas where the automated payment system is already in place.
“This demonstrates how SANRAL’s investments in cutting-edge technology and smart road systems are contributing to a safer road environment,” said Mona.
