N3 TOLL ROUTE | TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 28 JULY 2026 — Adverse weather expected along parts of the N3 Toll Route and surrounding areas

Road users travelling along parts of the N3 Toll Route in the coming days are advised to prepare for challenging weather conditions as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 6 Orange Warning for disruptive rain affecting parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
Thunderstorms may also occur over parts of the Free State.

Weather advisories further warn of the possibility of light snowfall over high-lying areas of the Drakensberg.

Road users should also expect fog, mist, frost and freezing temperatures, particularly along high-lying sections of the N3 Toll Route, including Van Reenen Pass.

Where temperatures fall below freezing, black ice may form on road surfaces, creating hazardous driving conditions that are often difficult to detect.

Poor visibility, particularly during periods of heavy rain, in dense mist, and at night, may significantly increase travel risks.

“Planning ahead, being prepared, and relying on informed decision-making remain some of the most effective…