N3 Toll Route | Traffic Alert | 16h30 on 03 January 2026 — Be prepared for challenging driving conditions as high traffic volumes persist on the N3 Toll Route.

Severe thunderstorms may occur along parts of the route this afternoon. Heavy rain and wet roads significantly reduce visibility and create additional risks for drivers, especially when they are travelling at high speed. Slow down, switch headlights on, increase following distance, and drive with caution. 

Current N3TC Traffic Information | 03.01.2026 | 15:00 to 15:59
DeHoek:  N - 1640, S - 349
Wilge:  N - 1706, S - 251
Tugela:  N - 1352, S - 455
Mooi:  N - 1100, S - 781

N — Northbound (towards Gauteng) 
S — Southbound (towards KwaZulu-Natal) 

VEHICLES PER HOUR (VPH)
<800 VPH — Light to slight increase in traffic volumes 
>800 VPH — Busy traffic volumes
>1500 VPH — Heavy volumes 
>2500 VPH — High volumes

Congestion and delays are possible from when traffic volumes are busy (more than 800 vehicles per hour in a particular direction). 
Follow @N3Route on X for regular traffic updates, or call the 24-hour N3 Helpline on 0800 63 43 57 to report problems or obtain emergency assistance on the N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng.
ENDS. 

Issued by: N3 Toll Concession (N3TC)