Eastern Cape, 1 December 2023: Blasting operations are planned for Tuesday 5 December 2023, Thursday 7 December 2023 and Monday 11 December 2023, all at 14h00. The blasting operation will take place on sections 13 and 14 of the N2 between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and Fish River. The road will be closed on these days from 14h00, for a maximum period of three hours, up to 17h00 to allow sufficient time for cleaning of the existing N2 and making it safe for the travelling … [Read more...] about Road closures on N2 between Makhanda and Fish River
Traffic
More than hundred transgressions recorded as NMBM kicks-off Transport Month
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has warned against the use of cellphones and excessive speeding by motorists after many were caught red handed breaking the law on Monday, 2 October 2023, as the NMBM Traffic officers intensified road safety law enforcement. This comes as the Metro is set to give a special focus to road safety and road worthiness of vehicles driving within NMB roads during the Transport Month and towards the festive season. The massive vehicle check point was conducted … [Read more...] about More than hundred transgressions recorded as NMBM kicks-off Transport Month
Toll tariffs to increase by 3.39%
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has approved the 2021 toll tariffs as recommended by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL). Toll tariffs on South Africa’s national roads will be adjusted on 1 March 2021 by 3.39%. "The toll tariff amounts are adjusted by the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate and therefore remain the same in real terms and are effectively not increased above the base date toll tariff from when the toll was initially implemented. For … [Read more...] about Toll tariffs to increase by 3.39%
Blasting on the R63 between Fort Beaufort and Alice
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place between Fort Beaufort and Alice on Wednesday, 24 February 2021. It is estimated the blast will take place between 14:00 and 17:00, approximately 4 km from Fort Beaufort when travelling towards Alice. The road will be closed during the blast. The duration of the closure will be kept to as short duration as possible. Motorists travelling southwards towards Alice and … [Read more...] about Blasting on the R63 between Fort Beaufort and Alice
Blasting on the R63 between Fort Beaufort and Alice
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place between Fort Beaufort and Alice on Thursday, 18 February. It is estimated the blast will take place between 14:00 and 17:00, approximately 4 km from Fort Beaufort when travelling towards Alice. The road will be closed during the blast. The duration of the closure will be kept to as short duration as possible. Motorists travelling southwards towards Alice and King … [Read more...] about Blasting on the R63 between Fort Beaufort and Alice
Drunk driver’s collision with Metro Police Acting Brigadier lands him in hot water
A Port Elizabeth man (59) is facing charges of reckless and negligent driving as well as driving under the influence of alcohol after he collided with the private vehicle of an off duty senior Metro Police officer on Monday. The accident happened on the corners of Van Wyk Street and Diggery Drive, Westering at approximately 19:00. Acting Brigadier Raquel Paulsen's elderly grandmother (94) together with her 75-year-old mother were passengers in the car. "The driver of a white car ignored … [Read more...] about Drunk driver’s collision with Metro Police Acting Brigadier lands him in hot water
Stop and go sections between Jansenville and R63/R75 intersection
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like notify motorists of roadworks between Jansenville and the R63/R75 Intersection. There will be two simultaneous stop-and-go sections on this road mainly during the daytime until 19 August 2021. The two stop-and-go sections are on a 9km stretch of road, midway between Jansenville and Graaff-Reinet. Motorists are advised to use caution when making use of the road and to plan their trips accordingly. … [Read more...] about Stop and go sections between Jansenville and R63/R75 intersection
Upgrading the Fort Beaufort to Alice road
Upgrade will bring improved access to market and economic opportunities for the Eastern Cape Upgrading the R63 from Fort Beaufort to Alice will lower the vehicle operating cost and increase the provincial economy's integration, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) announced. The three-year project will result in wider and safer roads that will bring much needed economic benefit to local communities and businesses, with skills development and job creation for an estimated … [Read more...] about Upgrading the Fort Beaufort to Alice road
Gravel bypass between Komani (Queenstown) and Cofimvaba
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify motorists that the R61 Section 5, between Komani (Queenstown) and Cofimvaba, has a 550-meter gravel bypass section currently open for two-way traffic. The temporary gravel bypass was constructed to ensure two-way traffic while the culvert construction continues. Motorists are advised to use caution when making use of the road and to plan their trips accordingly. … [Read more...] about Gravel bypass between Komani (Queenstown) and Cofimvaba
Roadworks next to the R67 between Swart Kei River and Queenstown
Eastern Cape: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify motorists of roadworks taking place next to the R67 between Swart Kei River and Queenstown. There are no stop-and-go sections on the road and traffic will flow in both directions. Motorists are advised to use caution when making use of the road. … [Read more...] about Roadworks next to the R67 between Swart Kei River and Queenstown
Stop and go sections between Tarkastad and Cradock
08 January 2021: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like remind motorists of ongoing roadworks on the R61 section 3 between Tarkastad and Cradock. There are three stop-and-go sections on this road until February. The three stop-and-go sections are on a 21km stretch of road, closer to Tarkastad. Motorists are advised to use caution when making use of the road and to plan their trips accordingly. … [Read more...] about Stop and go sections between Tarkastad and Cradock
Early Action from Municipality in Response to Lockdown
Bay Traffic and Licensing Centres closed from tomorrow The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Driver’s and Licensing Testing Centres in Korsten and Uitenhage will be closed from tomorrow due to precautions to comply with national directives to deal with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Warren Prins, Director of Traffic and Licensing, said alternative arrangements will be put in place to accommodate clients with scheduled driver’s and learner’s tests as well as those with licenses on the brink … [Read more...] about Early Action from Municipality in Response to Lockdown
Korsten DLTC Closed on Wednesday
Learner’s and Driver’s License tests will not be affected by Korsten DLTC closure on Wednesday Learner’s and Driver’s License tests will not be affected by the closure of the Korsten Driving License Testing Centre (DLTC) on Wednesday. Even though the Korsten facility will be closed for the day on Wednesday, 11 March, to allow for machines to be reconnected to the eNatis system, the abovementioned scheduled tests will continue as planned. … [Read more...] about Korsten DLTC Closed on Wednesday
LEU’s back online
The Live Enrolment Unit machines at both the Korsten and Uitenhage Traffic and Licensing Departments are back online which means prospective consumers can renew their driver’s licenses and book learner’s licenses again. Mr Warren Prins, Director for Traffic and Licensing, said alternative arrangements were made for consumers who had appointments on the days of the outage. “I would like to apologise for any inconvenience suffered during this time,” Prins said. … [Read more...] about LEU’s back online
Driver’s License Renewals Not Possible
Prospective clients of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Traffic and Licensing Centres in Uitenhage and Korsten are advised that renewals of driver’s licenses or any services requiring electronic bookings cannot be transacted at this time. Warren Prins, Director of Traffic and Licensing, said challenges experienced by the Driving License Card Account (DLCA), based in Pretoria, are resulting in the Live Enrolment Unit (LEU) machines not operating at this stage. “Unfortunately we do not … [Read more...] about Driver’s License Renewals Not Possible
