Travelling on the N3 to KZN? Here's when to avoid the worst traffic

The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) has released a detailed schedule of peak traffic times expected into KwaZulu-Natal this festive season.

The company said in a statement that peak traffic conditions were expected on the N3 toll route in a southbound direction (towards KZN) until Tuesday December 24.  

The graphic below provides an overview of the expected peak hours each day:

“Slow-moving traffic can be expected when volumes are high. High volumes constitute more than 1,500 vehicles per hour in a particular direction. On the N3 toll route, volumes can spike up to ‪2,000 to 3,500‬ vehicles per hour on peak days,” said the company.

N3TC urged motorists to obtain regular traffic updates by following @N3Route on Twitter or by contacting their 24-hour helpline on ‪0800 63 4357‬ for updates or to obtain emergency assistance.