Law enforcement officers have been out in their numbers since the beginning of the festive season in an effort to reduce road fatalities. "About 600 drivers were arrested for various offences including overloading (239), speeding (18) and other offences (349)," said the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC). More than 165 600 vehicles have been stopped and checked since 1 December. More than 3 000 vehicles were impounded and 336 were suspended. Nearly 10 000 vehicles were … [Read more...] about The Chances that a Traffic Cop will stop you this season are….
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Peak festive season travel dates to Avoid
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL), which manages 21 451 km of national routes, would like to advise road users of the expected peak travel times over the December 2015 to January 2016 period. The information is based on historical data and traffic modelling. N2 Cape Town to Port Elizabeth The N2 through Sir Lowry's Pass and Bot River will be free flowing with periods of increased travel volumes, but no extreme volumes are expected. The N2 to Caledon will likely … [Read more...] about Peak festive season travel dates to Avoid
Travel the N2 trouble free from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town and Durban
Travelling on the N2 freeway that runs from Cape Town along the eastern seaboard to Durban should be trouble free during the festive season and road users will not experience any delays caused by roadworks. Vusi Mona the Head of Communications of the South African National Roads Agency says there are no major construction activities underway on the artery that links the major coastal resorts of the Western and Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal. "As a result, our engineers have rated the 550km … [Read more...] about Travel the N2 trouble free from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town and Durban
Blasting between Cradock and Tarkastad
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place on Section 3 of the R61 between Cradock and Tarkastad on Monday, 7 December at 2pm. The road will be closed between 1:45pm and 2:30pm. The blast will take place approximately 39km East of Cradock. Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when making use of the road. … [Read more...] about Blasting between Cradock and Tarkastad
Let’s be safe on our roads
As the festive season approaches, government is appealing to all road users, including pedestrians, to be vigilant and exercise caution on the roads. Road safety continues to be an issue of concern to government as many lives are continuously lost as a result of road accidents. The recently reported tragic accident on the R18 near Vereeniging, where 19 people died, is just one very unfortunate example. Acting Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams said the country cannot afford more … [Read more...] about Let’s be safe on our roads
Tonight’s Road Closures in Port Elizabeth
The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to advise motorists that night work on roads in Port Elizabeth taking place tonight and tomorrow evening. The recent rain has affected the night work on roads. Roads will be closed during the evenings in order to complete the asphalt patching operations. At each road to be closed, a variable message sign (VMS) board will be in operation. The following roads will be closed at night from the N2 Bramlin to Soutwerk night work … [Read more...] about Tonight’s Road Closures in Port Elizabeth
Blasting between Middelburg and Carlton Heights
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take at the cutting adjacent to Section 7 on the N9 between Middelburg and Carlton Heights on Tuesday, 24 November at 3pm. The road will be closed 15 km from Middelburg on the Carlton Heights side for approximately 15 minutes during the blast. Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when making use of the road. … [Read more...] about Blasting between Middelburg and Carlton Heights
Night-time Road Closures in Port Elizabeth from Tonight
The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to advise motorists of traffic disruptions taking place from tonight, Thursday, 19 November, in Port Elizabeth. Roads will be closed during the evenings in order to complete the asphalt patching operations. At each road to be closed, a variable message sign (VMS) board will be in operation. The following roads will be closed during night time: St. Georges interchange off and on ramp EB 19-Nov-15 19:30-05:30 Commercial … [Read more...] about Night-time Road Closures in Port Elizabeth from Tonight
This Weekend’s Road Works Schedule
The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to advise motorists of traffic disruptions taking place this week within Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the Eastern Cape. Patching of the road surface is being done on the Bramlin interchange cross road. Patching of the road surface will be done on the Settlers interchange. Work will start on Thursday (19 November) and is expected to be completed on Saturday (21 November). The Stanford undercuts closure will be ongoing … [Read more...] about This Weekend’s Road Works Schedule
Blasting on the R72 between Port Alfred and Fish River
The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify road users of travel delays on the R72, between Port Alfred and Fish River, due to blasting at the Shaw Park quarry, which will commence from 15h30 on Monday 16 November 2015. The road will be closed and motorists can expect a delay of approximately 15 to 30 minutes. The Shaw Park quarry is situated next to the R72, near the intersection of the R72 with the gravel road leading to Shaw Park. The quarry extends from the … [Read more...] about Blasting on the R72 between Port Alfred and Fish River
Port Alfred Stop and Go
The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) notified road users today of travel delays on the R72, due to blasting at the Shaw Park quarry that will commence from 15h00 onwards Tuesday 27 October 2015. The road will be closed and motorists can expect a delay of approximately 30 minutes. The Shaw Park quarry is situated next to the R72, near the intersection of the R72 with the gravel road leading to Shaw Park. The quarry extends from the SANRAL kilometre markers 20,800 to … [Read more...] about Port Alfred Stop and Go
Road closed on Sunday in Port Elizabeth
The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) has advised motorists that the western on-ramp at Stanford Road interchange onto the N2, in Port Elizabeth, will be closed from 6am (for about five hours) on Sunday, 25 October 2015. The closure will allow the road to be milled and patched. The work cannot be carried out with traffic running as it is a single lane carriageway. Motorists are advised to travel with caution and to plan their trips in advance and take alternative routes. … [Read more...] about Road closed on Sunday in Port Elizabeth
Blasting Alert
The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place near the Xezi S.P. School on the R61 Section 8, between the Majola Tea turn off and Tombo on Tuesday 20 October and on Wednesday 21 October 2015 at 3pm on both days. The road will be closed approximately 56.5 km’s from Mthatha CBD or 28 km’s from Port St Johns, between 2:55pm to 3:45pm on both dates. Residents are requested to vacate all houses near the blast area … [Read more...] about Blasting Alert
West Bound on-ramp and off-ramp at Commercial Road intersection closed on Sunday
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) hereby gives notice that the West Bound on-ramp and off-ramp at the Commercial Road intersection in Port Elizabeth will be closed today, Sunday, October 4 for repairs. The following measures will be put in place to accommodate traffic: VMS board on the approach (on the N2) to warn the traffic of ramp closure (Message: "Commercial off-ramp closed, detour Stanford road"). VMS board on both sides of the bridge (North and South) to warn … [Read more...] about West Bound on-ramp and off-ramp at Commercial Road intersection closed on Sunday
Today’s Traffic Hooligan is DPW371EC
This vehicle, registration number: DPW371EC, was spotted in Acres Spar, Perridgevale on 18/09/2015 at around 12:00. Hi Alan, At midday at the Atrium Spar, I saw the elderly chap getting out of his car, remove the cone and park in the disabled bay, albeit on his second attempt. His rear wheel caught the pavement the first time and he couldn’t drive over it. I looked to see if there were any disabled parking permits on the car. There were none. I waited to see if his female passenger was … [Read more...] about Today’s Traffic Hooligan is DPW371EC
