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Here are the worst times to be on the road TODAY

Bracing for traffic today? Grab that coffee! Based on typical Easter weekend travel patterns, here’s a heads-up on the worst times to be on the road in Port Edward.

HERE IS WHEN YOU SHOULD AVOID THE ROADS:  

Friday 29 March, 5:00 – 15:00

Good Friday is one of the busiest times of the year on our roads: With several motorists deciding to start their Easter weekend on Friday morning, you must either be up relatively early or leave after 15:00 on Friday. The peak traffic times for Friday are from 5:00 until 15:00. 

Monday 1 April, 9:00 – 18:00

On Monday, everyone has exhausted themselves. Here is when peak traffic on the N1 South and N4 East routes. 

It would help if you left as early or as late as possible to avoid the worst of the traffic here. Peak traffic is expected from 9:00 until 20:00 on Monday. 

SAVE THIS EMERGENCY NUMBER 

If road users encounter an emergency while travelling the Bakwena N1N4 route, the number to dial for assistance is 0800 BAKWENA / 0800 2259362, available 24/7.

THE WORST TIMES TO BE ON THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND

“Adhere to the speed limits, be extra cautious and alert when approaching busy intersections and areas of high traffic volumes, and ensure your planning includes sufficient time to stop and take a break at least every two hours or after travelling for 200km during your journey. Driver fatigue occurs when motorists do not have enough time to rest before embarking on a long journey, which could potentially lead to crashes and fatalities,”

said Solomon Kganyago, Chief Operations Officer

He furthermore encourages motorists to plan their journeys ahead of time and avoid travelling during peak periods. 

Meanwhile, Bakwena has once again partnered with Wheel Well.

“We will make available 25 children seats across all age ranges available for a minimal donation to road users who do not have seats for their children. This campaign will be taking place at Total Panorama Petroport on the N1 on Thursday 28 March between 10:00 and 13:00. The friendly staff from Bakwena and Wheel Well will be available to assist parents with valuable car seat advice as well.”

Solomon Kganyago said.

Meanwhile, the outlook for fuel prices in South Africa remains mixed, as fuel prices are expected to increase again in April.

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