Long weekend traffic volumes are on the increase. Image: Pixabay
As more people travel to their holiday destinations, traffic volumes are increasing; more than 1 700 vehicles per hour have been recorded
Long weekend traffic volumes are on the increase. Image: Pixabay
By 6:00 on 16 December southbound traffic levels in the direction of KwaZulu-Natal already reached 1 700 vehicles per hour.
Conditions are expected to remain busy throughout the day.
A three-truck collision has been reported between Harrismith and Montrose.
Both southbound lanes are closed, and traffic is passing by the scene.
Although emergency services are on the scene, the complex recovery and clean-up operation is expected to take some time.
Road users are advised to proceed with caution in this area.
Road users are urged to adjust their driving style in response to heavy and slow-moving traffic.
Increased demand for public vehicles, as well as a mix of vehicle types and speed differentials, places additional strain on drivers, law enforcement, and emergency services.
Arrive Alive shares tips for driving in heavy traffic conditions:
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