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N1
The road is potholed and very uneven in places. Ongoing patching operations will occur with possible Stop/Go control in operation.
Rehabilitation is also in progress and motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution and obey all designated signs. Construction is
in progress between Springfontein and
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Eskom Load Shedding
Motorists are advised to proceed with caution and treat all non-functioning traffic lights as four-way stops. For Eskom's
Load Shedding Schedule please log onto www.eskom.co.za
Safety
Due to the increasing amount of vehicle hi-jackings, motorists are advised to keep their doors locked and windows
closed at all times when travelling and to stay alert. Whatever happens, try to keep calm and don't endanger you and
your passengers'lives unnecessarily. A car and other possessions are valuable, but they can be replaced, a human life
cannot.
DISCLAIMER
This Road Report, compiled and issued by the AA, is based on information collected and received from various external
sources such as road, traffic and police authorities, contractors responsible for road maintenance, and AA members.
Travellers should remember that weather conditions and other factors can quickly affect road conditions and the report could
therefore change unexpectedly.
The AA takes all reasonable steps to ensure the information is correct and up to date. However, we cannot accept
responsibility for any omissions or errors in it, nor are we responsible for damage, delays or disappointment that might occur
during the course of your travel. The information is used at your own risk.
Information is researched and compiled by Road & Touring Information Team:
Bokang Seroka, Corné van der Merwe, Jill Nyelele, Khawulani Nkuna, Layton Buites & Mogobo Kgomo.
CAPE TOWN & SURROUNDS
BORCHARD'S
Incidents of stone-throwing have previously been reported on Borchard's
Airport, as well as on
caution at all times. Major construction is also in progress between Borchard's Quarry and Modderdam Roads. Expect
delays during peak hours.
M4 MUIZENBERG /
Major upgrade of the road is in progress and motorists could encounter heavy delays. Stop/Go controlS are in operation.
Alternative routes are via Ou Kaapse weg or
M6 CHAPMAN'S
Currently closed for routine maintenance and repairs. The alternative route is via Ou Kaapse Weg, which has been
reopened.
R300 BETWEEN THE N1 AND N2 NEAR
Rehabilitation of the road is in progress. Lane closures, delays and speed restrictions may be encountered. Expected
date of completion is June 2010. Beware of pedestrians. Incidents of stone-throwing have been reported.
R300 @
Off-peak roadworks may be encountered with lane closures and Stop/Go control. Bridge construction is also in progress
just north of Stellenbosch. Exercise caution.
Refers to road
or route number
Refers to towns or reference points between
which the incident exists as well as incident
information
Refers to reference grid on
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N2 KAYELITSHA
Beware of pedestrians and stray animals. Past incidents of stone-throwing and tyre burning have also been reported.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Repairs are still in progress and delays may be encountered. Stop/Go control. In the Umzinto area the Umzinto Bridge to
Due to rehabilitation of this road, it will be closed to traffic between
June 2009.Residents only will be allowed at all times. Rehabilitation work will be undertaken from 08:00 –16:00.
As a result of construction of the new Warick flyover, the road is currently closed at
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Commenced in June 2008 the Gauteng Freeway Project will continuously be busy with major upgrades to
national roads and interchanges in
Upgrading will take place on the N1 from
interchange; sections of the N12 south of
Boksburg. Construction will take place throughout the entire day. Expect major traffic disruptions and delays.
Attempts have been made to enforce lane restrictions during off-peak hours only. The major upgrades along the N1
will take place at the William Nicol / Rivonia / Allandale / John Voster and
the Elands & Gillooly's interchanges will be affected. Expected date of completion is end of 2010. Once completed
these route are expected to be tolled.
A lane restriction remains in place after earlier construction work on the bridge - expect delays between
Braamfontein
GAUTENG
Road works can be encountered after the Maponya Mall due to the RBT projects. Sever traffic congestion can be
expected.
OR
The new central terminal building is now in operation. Passengers for domestic and international flights are advised to
arrive 20 minutes earlier than normal to locate the new check-in terminals.
GAUTRAIN PROJECT –
There are roadworks in the Johannesburg CBD area for the new bus lane. Expect delay during peak traveling times.
GAUTRAIN PROJECT - SANDTON
Traffic on
GAUTRAIN PROJECT - MODDERFONTEIN
Bombela Civils Joint Venture has commenced with the construction of Centenary Way East in Modderfontein. The
existing Centenary Way will be permanently closed between Ardeer and Modderfontein Roads, due to a portion of the
road traversing through the Gautrain alignment. Access to Modderfontein will be through
be opened in May 2009.
GAUTRAIN PROJECT -
An overpass bridge will be constructed at
and deviation of a portion of
will be implementing Phase II of the road diversion along
of
maintained. The permanent closure is expected in May 2009.
N1 BRAKFONTEIN INTERCHANGE TO BUCCLEUCH
Construction of six lanes and upgrade of interchanges. Lane restriction may apply in off peak hours. Expected date of
completion is December 2010.
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N1 ALLANDALE / BUCCLEUCH INTERCHANGES
Motorists are able to use the emergency lanes during congested periods. Sections of the road have been clearly marked
and electronic overhead signs indicate if the lane is open (green arrow) and may be used or closed (red cross).
N1 BUCCLEUCH /
Construction of six lanes and upgrade of interchanges. Lane restriction may apply in off peak hours. Expected date of
completion is December 2010.
N1 WESTERN BYPASS
Routine maintenance work is in progress from
encountered during off peak hours. Repairs are in progress on the Ben Schoeman highway between Buccleuch and
Brakfontein Interchanges.
N1 ROODEPOORT
Bridge construction works with lane restrictions between the
expect peak-time delays in both directions
N1 DIEPKLOOF
Roadworks - expect delays through the construction area between the
Interchange
N1
Construction of additional lanes and other improvements from R21 interchange up to Atterbury Interchange.
N3 GELDENHUIS INTERCHANGE TO BUCCLEUCH INTERCHANGE
Construction of six lanes and upgrade of interchanges. Lane restriction may apply in off peak hours. Expected date of
completion is December 2010.
N3
Construction of six lanes and upgrade of interchanges. Lane restriction may apply in off peak hours. Expected date of
completion is December 2010.
R24 / N12
Roadworks in progress at night and during off-peak hours. Lane closures and delays may be encountered. Allow
additional travelling time between
N12
Construction of six lanes and upgrade of interchanges. Lane restriction may apply in off peak hours. Expected date of
completion is December 2010.
across the South African Rail Commuter Corporation (SARCC) and Gautrain alignments. The extension of the bridge will
take place in two phases from 02 February 2009 and is expected to be completed in July 2009.
Phase I - Construction works will commence along the westbound carriageway.
lanes to a single lane between Park and Arcadia Streets. Traffic close to the construction site will be controlled by stop–
go traffic management. A temporary traffic island will be constructed at the intersection of Park and Hilda Streets to
prevent motorist from turning right from
eastbound carriageway. Traffic will be deviated onto the newly extended westbound carriageway.
remain one lane with stop –go traffic management being implemented.
N14 BEN SCHOEMAN CARRIAGEWAY
The Bombela construction team is preparing to implement Phase II of the deviations along the
north of the
allow Bombela to construct a cut and cover structure that will carry the Gautrain beneath Ben Schoeman. Phase I of the
construction works affecting the southbound lanes has been completed, and will result in traffic along the southbound
carriageway being reinstated to its original position. Phase II of the construction works, which will affect traffic along the
northbound carriageway (towards
lanes situated to the right of the existing road. Construction along the northbound carriageway is expected until end
2009, after which traffic will be reinstated to its original position.
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N1
Roadworks - right hand lane closed between the N4 Highway Interchange and the
Construction is in progress on the
N1 NORTH & SOUTHBOUND
Construction of additional lanes and other improvements are in progress between Atterbury Road & R21 Interchange.
Lane closures and reduced speed limits will apply.
N1 NORTH & SOUTHBOUND
Roadworks are in progress between N4 Interchange & the
MAIN ROUTES
N1 LOUIS TRICHARDT / POLOKWANE (PIETERSBURG) D14
Road in a very good condition. Pedestrians and stray animals could be encountered.
N1 POLOKWANE D14
The Nelson Mandela Interchange is closed for major road works. The is a detour route behind the motor city and clear
sign posts.
N1 POLOKWANE (PIETERSBURG) / BELA BELA (WARMBATHS) D14 / E13
Resealing operations are in progress between Bela Bela Interchange and Polokwane. Possible lane restrictions may be
encountered. Expected date of completion is April 2009.
N1
Incidents of stone-throwing and obstruction on the road have been reported in past years, just after the Grasmere Toll
Plaza towards Evaton (South). Beware of pedestrians. Exercise caution and be vigilant. Daytime travelling is advised.
N1
Strong winds occasionally occur in this area and can be very dangerous. Motorists and especially truck drivers are
advised to exercise caution and reduce speed in such conditions.
N1 KROONSTAD /
The road is potholed between
width is in place. A reduced speed limit is enforced. Beware of construction vehicles. Expected date of completion is
February 2010. Beware of pedestrians and heavy vehicle activity in Ventersburg. Urban speed restrictions are in place.
N1
The road is potholed and very uneven in places. Reconstruction of the road is in progress between
and Springfontein with Stop/Go controls in operation. Delays of ± 20 minutes at a time can be expected. Expected date
of completion is October 2009.
N1 COLESBERG / THREE SISTERS M8
Construction works are in progress over a 30km section just north of Three Sisters with Stop/Go control in operation.
Three Stop/Go and traffic-light controls may be expected, with waiting periods of ± 20 minutes. Expected date of
completion is September 2009. The road is very uneven, caution is advised.
N1 THREE SISTERS/BEAUFORT
Routine maintenance teams maybe encountered. Exercise caution
N1 LEEU-GAMKA / LAINGSBURG N6 / P5
Routine maintenance teams may be encountered. Beware of pedestrians and stray animals in the vicinity of Leeu-
Gamka.
N1 LAINGSBURG /
Beware of pedestrians and stray animals north of De Doorns.
N1 WORCESTER / HUGENOT TUNNEL P4
The road is uneven and speed restrictions are enforced. Construction works are in progress between Koelenhof
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Interchange and the
N1 PAARL P3
Roadworks are causing heavy delays through the R304 Klipheuwel exit towards Paarl. The R101 can be used as an
alternative route.
N2 ERMELO/PIET RETIEF G14/H15
It is in a fair to poor condition. Exercise caution.
N2 PIET RETIEF / MPUMALANGA BORDER H15 / H16
Resealing and strengthening operations are in progress. Expected date of completion is end of 2010. The road is in fair
to poor condition, potholed and uneven in places.
N2 MPUMALANGA BORDER / PONGOLA H16
Roadworks are in progress. Road rehabilitation between
Traffic will be restricted to single lane passage with Stop/Go controls in operation. Expected date of completion is May
2010.
N2 MDLOTI RIVER K16
Construction is in progress of a new interchange for the
clearance limit for construction of the bridge deck over the N2 as well as possible deviations may be encountered.
Speed reductions are enforced. Expected date of completion is March 2010.
N2
A new project has commenced which focuses on the upgrading of the Inanada/Umgeni Interchanges. Limited impact to
the N2 traffic may be expected with occasional closure of the slow lanes and reduction in speed. Stop/Go control will be
in operation at the on-off ramps.
N2 MTHATHA / BROOKS NEK M13
Construction in progress from the
may be encountered. Expected date of completion is November 2009. The remaining section of the road to Brooks Nek
is in a good to fair condition.
N2 MTHATHA / IDUTYWA M13 / N13
Road surface failures and potholes may occur especially after heavy rains resulting in short term road works. The road
is in a good to fair condition.
N2 IDUTYWA / KEI RIVER N13
Beware of pedestrians and stray animals. Road is in a fair to good condition.
N2 KEI CUTTINGS / BROOKES NEK N13
Extreme caution is advised. This road is in fair condition and prone to potholes after rain. Routine maintenance work
may be encountered. Special care should be exercised in the Bashee Cuttings as the road can become very slippery and
there are sharp bends. Also beware of the danger of rock falls in the Kei Cuttings. Beware of pedestrians and stray
animals. Reduced speed limits will apply.
N2
Short term road narrowing for repairs may be encountered, especially between King William's Town and
N2 KING WILLIAM'S TOWN /
At the
in place. At Grahamstown, as slip in the road cutting has caused narrowing of the grahamstown bypass. Repairs are in
progress with road narrowing and speed reductions. Expected date of completion is April 2009 (Grahamstown) and May
2010 (Coega). The remaining section of the road is in fair condition but prone to potholes in the vicinity of Peddi.
N2 VAN STADENS RIVER / THORNHILL / JEFFREYS BAY O10 / P9
Road is in a fair condition. Road works are in operation between
controls are in operation and delays of ± 15 minutes at a time can be expected. Speed restrictions are enforced.
N2 STORMSRIVER / HUMANSDORP O8 / P9
Reconstruction is in progress for the first 14km from Stormsriver to Humansdorp. Speed restrictions are enforced.
Traffic is being deviated onto a bypass and Stop/Go controls are in operation. Delays may be encountered. Beware of
pedestrians in the vicinity of Stormsriver bridge. Expected date of completion is February 2010.
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N2 KNYSNA / GEORGE P8 / Q7
The road is in good condion with the exception of the section between
the
maintenance teams may be encountered. Beware of pedestrians and stray animals in the vicinity of Knysna Lagoon.
N2
Construction works are in progress between Botriver and
operation with waiting periods of ± 15 minutes at a time. Expected date of completion is October 2009.
N2 SIR LOWRY'S PASS Q3
Frequent poor visibility experienced. Exercise caution at all times. Off-peak roadworks may be encountered with lane
closures and delays. The road between Somerset West and
N3 HARRISMITH / VAN REENEN J14
Due to steep gradients, sharp curves, mist and strong winds, motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution at Van
Reenen's Pass.
N3
Road and concrete repair works are in progress. Possible delays and speed restrictions may be encountered. Expected
date of completion is February 2010.
N3 HOWICK /
Rehabilitation works are in progress. Expected date of completion is April 2010.
N4 RUSTENBURG / BRITS F12
Beware of pedestrians and stray animals in the Bapong area.
N4 WITBANK / MIDDELBURG F14
Early mornings and late afternoons mist and fog which make visibility very poor. Motorists are advised to exercise
caution and to use their headlights and increase following distances. .
N4 WONDERFONTEIN /
Rehabilitation is in progress and lane closures and delays may be encountered. Expected date of completion is August
2009.
N5 HARRISMITH /
The road is in a fair to good condition but is potholed in places. Various potholes can currently be encountered between
maintenance work as a result.
N5
The road is in a fair to good condition. Beware of pedestrians in the Paul Roux area. Rehabilitation between Senekal
and Vaalpenspruit (half way towards Winburg) are in progress. Two-way traffic without any overtaking opportunity
together with speed restrictions will be in place. Rehabilitation works with similar restrictions can be expected between
work.
N5 BLOEMFONTEIN/THABA NCHU/LESOTHO BORDER K11/K12
Beware of stray animals. The section between Tweespruit and Ladybrand is in fair condition and patching operations
are in progress. Short delays may be encountered. Stop / Go controls are in operation with delays of less than 5min at
a time. Rehabilitation has commenced between Tweespruit and Ladybrand.
N3
N4
NEW
N5
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N6 BLOEMFONTEIN/ALIWALNORTH K11/L11
The section between
operations are also in progress in this section. Stop/Go control is in operation. Please adhere to designated signs and
reduced speed limits. Construction between
N6 QUEENSTOWN / CATHCART M11 / N12
No construction. Motorists may encounter occasional short-term closures over short sections for routine maintenance
N7 CITRUSDAL / CLANWILLIAM N4 / N3
20km North of the
maintenance work is still in progress. The road is in fair condition.
N7 CLANWILLIAM / GARIES N3/ J2
The road is in a fair to good condition.
N7 GARIES / VIOOLSDRIFT L2 / J2
Beware of pedestrians and stray animals in the vicinity of Okiep and Steinkopf. Routine maintenance teams may be
encountered.
N8 GROBLERSHOOP/KIMBERLEY J7/J9
Routine maintenance teams may be encountered. Beware of stray animals along the route.
N8 GROBLERSHOOP /
The road is in fair condition. Occasional maintenance works may be encountered.
N8
The road is in fair condition. Maintenance works are continuous throughout this route. Stop/Go controls will be in
operation with delays of less than 5min at a time. Rehabilitation has commenced between Kloofeinde and De Brug.
N8
A new project for the construction of the Bloemfontein Airport Interchange is planned to commence in December 2008.
Deviations will be in place, diverting traffic on new ramps during construction of the overpass bridge. Signposts will be
erected to guide motorists.
N8
Beware of stray animals. The section between Tweespruit and Ladybrand is in fair condition and patching operations are
in progress. Short delays may be encountered. Stop / Go controls are in operation with delays of less than 5min at a
time. Rehabilitation is scheduled to commence in June 2009 between Tweespruit and Ladybrand.
N9 COLESBERG / NOUPOORT L10 / M9
Sections between Noupoort and Hugoslaagte Station are very narrow with narrow bridges. Overtaking areas are limited
and the road is potholed in places.
N9 GRAAFF-REINET / MIDDELBURG N9 / M9
Rock falls may occur in the passes. Construction works are in progress with resealing operations and stabilizing of
slopes. Extensive Stop/Go controls will be in operation. Reduced speed limits will apply and delays may be expected.
Speed reductions will apply. Expected date of completion is July 2009. The road approximately 10km north of Graaff
Reinet is very uneven.
N9 WILLOWMORE / GRAAFF-REINET O8 / N9
The road is in a fair to good condition. No construction is in operation but routine maintenance may be encountered
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N7
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resulting in short delays.
N10 PATERSON / COOKHOUSE O10 / N10
Beware of high pedestrian activity at the above intersections. Exercise caution and adhere to speed restrictions.
Road is in a fair to good condition.
N10 COOKHOUSE / CRADOCK N10
The road is in a fair to poor condition.
N10 CRADOCK / MIDDELBURG N10 / M10
Construction work in progress between Cypress Grove and the
Stop/Go controls are in operation and short delays may be expected. Reduced speed restriction of 60km/hr will apply
over the 17km. Expected date of completion is June 2010.
N10
The road is in a fair condition between
N10 GROBLERSHOOP / UPINGTON J6
The road is in a fair to good condition.
N11 LADYSMITH /
The road is potholed in places. Patching and pothole repairs may be encountered around
N11
The road is uneven in places. Be cautions when driving through the Laingsnek (Majuba) Pass. The road is winding and
has sharp bends and steep descents. It is very dangerous in wet conditions.
Construction between Ngogo Station and
areas with Stop/go controls in operation. Delays of ± 15min at a time may be expected.
Rehabilitation is in progress on the section between Ngogo Station and Kwaggasnek. Stop/Go controls are in operation
with ± 15min delays at a time.
N11 VOLKSRUST / ERMELO H14 / G14
Construction is in progress between Volksrust and
delays at a time. Reduced speed limits are imposed.
Construction and road rehabilitation are in progress between
Blasting operations and possible road closures are expected on some Sundays resulting in 2 hour delays. Expected
date of completion is September 2010.
N11 ERMELO / MIDDLEBURG G14 / F14
The road in good condition but potholed in places. Erosion does exist in some places on the gravel shoulders. Exercise
caution.
N11 MIDDELBURG / GROBLERSDAL F14
Resealing operations are in progress with special maintenance on portions from Loskop Dam to Roedtan. Expected date
of completion is August 2009.
N11 GROBLERSDAL / MARBLE HALL F14 / E14
The road is fair to poor condition and uneven in places. A reconstruction project is in progress. Delays of approximately
20 min at a time may be expected. Expected date of completion is August 2009.
N11 MARBLE HALL / POTGIETERSRUS E14
The road is fair to poor condition and uneven in places. A reconstruction project is in progress. Delays of approximately
20 min at a time may be expected. Expected date of completion is August 2009.
N12 WITBANK / OGIES F14 / G14
Early morning fog is a major problem which could result in temporary road closures. Concrete repairs have been
N10
NANACHA (NCANARA) / UPINGTON
N11
LADYSMITH / GROBLERSBRUG
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completed, road markings are still in progress. Resealing operations are under way between Delmas and Ogies.
N12 / R54 INTERSECTION @ POTCHEFSTROOM G12
The road is in fair condition. Resealing and maintenance operations are in progress. Lane closures may be
encountered.
N12 POTCHEFSTROOM / KLERKSDORP G12 / G11
Resealing operations are in progress. Lane closures may be encountered.
N12 WOLMARANSSTAD / BLOEMHOF / CHRISTIANA / WARRENTON H10 / J9
The road between Bloemhof and Wolmaransstad is in fair to poor condition and uneven in places. From Christiana to
Bloemhof the road is in fair to poor condition and uneven in places. The road is being reconstructed and widened
between Bloemhof and Beefmaster, with 2 Stop/Go controls in operation. Delays of 20 minutes at a time may be
expected. Reduced speed limits may apply.
N12 WARRENTON /
Construction is in progress with approximately 3 Stop/Go controls in operation. Delays of 15 minutes at a time may be
encountered. Expected date of completion is June 2009.
N12
The section of
subsidence of the Big Hole. Alternative routes are clearly signposted.
N12
Road is in a fair to good condition but becomes bumpy between HOPETOWN / STRYDENBURG.
N12 VICTORIA WEST/THREE SISTERS M8
Road is in a fair to good condition. Beware of routine maintenance teams/work which can result in short-term road
closures
N14 KRUGERSDORP / CARLETONVILLE G12
The road is closed due to a sinkhole that developed between the two Carletonville exits. A bypass is in operation and
signposted. The road is in poor condition and uneven in places.
N14 VENTERSDORP / COLIGNY G11
The road is in poor to fair condition.
N14 COLIGNY / DELAREYVILLE G11 / G10
The road has deteriorated badly, is in poor condition and potholed in places. Exercise caution.
N14 DELAREYVILLE / VRYBURG G9 / G10
The road is in fair condition. Exercise caution.
N14 POFADDER / OLIFANTSHOEK K4- H7
The road is in good condition, routine maintenance may be encountered.
N14 POFADDER / SPRINGBOK K4 /
Road is in a good condition. Beware of pedestrians and stray animals.
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Construction works are in progress between Warmerburn and Nasrec. Expected date of completion is December 2009.
N14
KRUGERSDORP / UPINGTON / SPRINGBOK
N14 VRYBURG H2
Road works near Lysko between Vryburg and Kuruman
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N17 SPRINGS / LEANDRA G13
Construction on road widening and asphalt overlay is in progress between Leandra and Springs. 3 Stop/Go controls are
in operation with delays of 15 minutes at a time. Expected date of completion is July 2009.
N17 LEANDRA / BETHAL G13 / G14
Motorists are advised to exercise caution as the road carries heavy volumes of traffic and road signs are very poor. The
road is narrow and, overtaking areas are limited. The road is in fair to poor condition and uneven in places. Construction
on new alighment is in progress between Leandra and Kinross. Delays may be encountered. Expected date of
completion is December 2010.
N17 BETHAL / ERMELO / OSHOEK BORDER POST G14 / G15
The road is in fair to poor condition, uneven and potholed in places. Beware of stray animals.
N18 HARTSWATER / WARRENTON H9 / J9
Beware of pedestrians and stray animals.
PROVINCIAL ROUTES
R21 KEMPTON PARK G13
Roadworks are in progress near the
R22 HLUHLUWE / FARAZELA (BORDER WITH
The road is in an even-handed to good condition with a 2 lane carriageway road being paved all the way through.
Caution is advised.
R23
The road is in a variable but fair condition and potholed in places. Exercise caution.
R25 GROBLERSDAL / BRONKHORSTSPRUIT F14 / F13
The road is potholed. Caution advised and patching operations are in progress.
R25 BRONKHORSTSPRUIT / BAPSFONTEIN / BENONI F13 / G13
The road has subsided and is in fair to poor condition. Exercise caution.
R25 VERENA/GROBLERSDAL F14
The road is in a fair to poor condition. Potholed in places. Exercise extreme caution.
R26 VILLIERS / REITZ H13
The road is potholed and in fair to poor condition. Exercise caution. Be cautious and adhere to signs when approaching
the R34 crossing near
R26 FICKSBURG / CLOCOLAN J12
The road is in poor condition. Routine maintenance operations are in progress.
R26 LADYBRAND / HOBHOUSE K12
The road is potholed and in poor condition, and road markings are very poor.
R26 HOBHOUSE / WEPENER / ZASTRON K12 / L12
Continuous maintenance works are in progress. Possible delays may be encountered. Obey all designated road signs.
R27 NIEUWOUDTVILLE / CALVINIA M4
Road surface is deteriorating and is in fair condition. Caution is advised as trucks with abnormal loads frequent this
route. Routine maintenance teams may be encountered.
R27 KEIMOES/KENHARDT/BRANDVLEI/CALVINIA/VANRHYNS PASS J6/K6
Ongoing routine maintenance is taking place with possible delays. Exercise caution.
R30 WELKOM / BRANDFORT H11 / J11
Sections of the road are in poor condition. Exercise caution. Upgrading of the road is in progress between Brandfort and
August 2010. The R30 and R34 between
the
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R31 RIETFONTEIN / ANDRIESVALE / VAN ZYLSRUS KURUMAN G5 / H8
Road is corrugated in places and very dusty. Beware of graders between Kuruman and Van Zylsrus. The section
between Van Zylsrus and Askham is in reasonable to good condition. The section from Andriesvale / Inkbospan to
Rietfontein is tarred for 40 km. The rest of the road to Rietfontein is still gravel. Exercise caution.
R33 BELFAST/WARBURTON/ PIET RETIEF G15/F15
The road is in a fair condition. Uneven and potholed in places. Exercise caution.
R33 TUGELA FERRY / GREYTOWN K15 / J15
Beware of pedestrians and stray animals. Exercise caution.
R34 VRYBURG / SCHWEIZER-RENEKE G9 / H10
The road is badly potholed. Exercise caution.
R34 BLOEMHOF / HOOPSTAD H10
The road is in poor condition. Exercise caution.
R34 HEILBRON / KROONSTAD H12
The road is potholed in places. Exercise caution.
R34 HEILBRON /
Sections of the road are in poor condition. Exercise caution.
R34
The road is badly potholed and in poor condition.
R34 BOTHA'S PASS /
The road is badly potholed in places. Exercise caution.
R35 MIDDELBURG /
The road is in fair to poor condition. Exercise caution.
R36 TZANEEN / MACHADODORP D15 / D14
The road is in fair condition and potholed in places. Lane markings are poor. Exercise caution.
R37 POLOKWANE / LYDENBURG D14 / F15
The road is in variable but generally fair condition and potholed in places. Beware of stray animals. Exercise caution.
R37 NELSPRUIT/BURGERSFORT F15/E15
The road is in a variable but fair condition. Potholed in places. Exercise caution.
R38 KAAPMUIDEN/STANDERTON G14
Kaapmuiden/Barberton/Carolina/Hendrina/Bethal –Fair to Poor. Uneven and potholed in places. Exercise caution.
Bethal/Standerton –The road has deteriorated badly and in very poor condition and uneven in places. Speed restrictions
are strictly enforced between Bethal and Standerton.
R40 KLASERIE /
The road is in fair condition.
R40 NELSPRUIT /
Major rehabilitation of the road is in progress. The remaining portion of the route from
being reconstructed. Stop/Go control in operation and delays of 20 minutes at a time may be encountered. Blasting
operations will result in a longer delay. Expected date of completion is June 2009.
R42 DELMAS / NIGEL /
The road surface between Nigel and Delmas has been repaired. Road markings are still under way. Caution is advised.
Roads in Delmas are in poor condition.
R44 PAARL P3
The on-ramp to the N1 outbound carriageway is closed for road works at the Klapmuts Interchange.
R45 FRANSCHHOEK PASS P4
The Franschhoek pass has been reopened to traffic.
R50 BAPSFONTEIN / DELMAS G13
The road is in fair to good condition but potholed for the section covering 15km before Delmas to Delmas town. Exercise
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caution. Roads in Delmas are in poor condition.
R50 LEANDRA / STANDERTON G13
The road is in poor condition and potholed. Exercise caution.
R51 SPRINGS / NIGEL / BALFOUR G13
The road is potholed. Exercise caution.
R54 VEREENIGING / VILLIERS G12 / H13
The road has subsided. Exercise caution, especially in wet weather. Routine maintenance is in progress.
R56
Routine maintenance work is in progress.
R57 PETRUS STEYN / REITZ / KESTELL H13 / J13
Construction is in progress on this road with a gravel deviation in use between Petrus Steyn and Reitz. The rest of the
road to Kestell is potholed in places, and road markings are poor. Exercise caution.
R58 ALIWAL NORTH / BARKLY
The road is potholed in places. Exercise caution.
R58 BARKLY EAST / ELLIOT L12 / M12
The condition of this road has deteriorated, and the section between Aliwal North and Barkly East is potholed. Exercise
caution.
R60 SWELLENDAM / ASHTON Q5 / P5
The road is potholed in places. Exercise caution.
R61 BETHESDAWEG / CRADOCK / QUEENSTOWN M9 / M11
No construction in progress but occasional short term road closures may be encountered as a result of routine
maintenance.
R61 COFIMVABO/NGCOBO M12/M12
Motorists to be aware of pedestrians and stray animals.
R61 MTHATHA /
Road is in a fair to reasonable condition. Beware of rock falls, especially in wet weather. Reduced speed limits of
60km/h have been imposed through sections which require maintenance.
Exercise caution, as this road become slippery in wet weather. Rockfalls are also possible in wet weather.
R61 BROOK'S NEK / MAGUSHENI / BIZANA / MZAMBA M14 / L14
The road is in reasonable condition. The road is very winding.
R62 CALITZDORP / LADISMITH P6
Construction is in progress with Stop / Go in operation in the
R63 MIDDLEDRIFT /
Reconstruction of the entire section is in progress with robot control and deviations in use.
R63 ALICE / KING WILLIAM'S TOWN N11 / N12
The condition is fair from King William's Town to Dimbaza, but beyond that the tarred surface has deteriorated. Beware
of stray animals. Construction is in progress with Stop/Go control in operation.
R63 KING WILLIAM'S TOWN / STUTTERHEIM N12
6 Kilometres from King William's Town towards Stutterheim the road is narrow.
R64 GROBLERSHOOP /
Road known as national road number 8 (N8). Please refer to the N8 section for more information.
R68
The road is uneven in places. Exercise caution.
R71 GRAVELOTTE / PHALABORWA D15 / D16
The road is in fair condition and potholed in places. Exercise caution.
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R72 PORT ALFRED / KENTON-ON-SEA O11
Roadworks are in progress. Stop/go controls are in operation. Delays may be encountered.
R74 HARRISMITH /WINTERTON J14
The road is badly potholed the section through
R81 SEKGOPA / MOKETSI D15
The road is in fair condition and potholed in places. Exercise caution.
R101 POLOKWANE / MOKOPANE D14 / E14
Construction of the load control centre near the ultra city.
R101 MOKOPANE / MOOKGOPONG E13
The road is in a fair to good condition.
R102 PARK RYNIE / PENNINGTON E13
The Kelso bridge between Park Rynie and Pennington has been washed away. There is virtually no signtage to warn
motorists that the road is closed and unpassable at this point. The last reachable establishment if travelling on the R102
South from Park Rynie is the
the Kelso bridge and Pennington on the R102 is advised to take Exit 93 to Pennington to reach their destination. Please
see Anexure A, which can be found on the last page of the road report, for more a map.
R104
The road is potholed and in fair to poor condition. Exercise caution.
R300 SWARTKLIP INTERCHANGE TO STELLENBERG INTERCHANGE p3
Construction works are in progress. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained, but reduction of lanes for short sections may
be encountered. Expected date of completion is June 2010. Road works in progress between
motorist are advised to obey reduced speed limit and driver with care. Off-peak roadworks may be encountered with lane
closures and Stop/Go control. Bridge construction is also in progress just north of Stellenbosch
R303 CERES /
The gravel section of the road is badly potholed and in poor condition. The road has short, sharp curves. Travelling with
caravans or heavy vehicles is not recommended.
R317 BREDASDORP / STORMSVLEI Q5
The road has subsided at the railway crossing. Exercise caution.
R325 POSTMASBURG / GRIEKWASTAD J8
Road is fair to poor condition. Graders may be encountered.
R328 OUDTSHOORN /
The road has sharp bends and steep descents. It is not recommended for caravans and trailers. The road is open to
light motor vehicles only and is strictly weather permitting.
R331 WILLOWMORE / BAVIAANSKLOOF / PATENSIE O8 / O9
Road is narrow, steep and in poor condition. Travelling with light motor vehicles, caravans and heavy vehicles are not
recommended. High clearance or 4x4 vehicles only.
R339 AVONTUUR / KNYSNA (PRINCE ALFRED'S PASS) P8
The road is narrow and winding. Extreme caution advised. This road is extremely dangerous in wet weather and road
closures may then be encountered.
R346 ZWELITSHA / MOUNT COKE / KIDD'S BEACH N12
Beware of stray animals.
R351 KATBERG / WHITTLESEA N11
This gravel road is in poor condition not recommended.
R358 POFADDER / ONSEEPKANS K4 / J4
The gravel section of this road to the Namibian border is in a good condition and graded regularly.
R76 KROONSTAD / LINDLEY / BETHLEHEM H12 / J13
The has a very uneven road surface and is potholed in places. It is in poor condition with poor road markings. Routine
maintenance work is in progress with patching operations.
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R360 ANDRIESVALE / TWEE RIVIEREN G5
These roads deteriorate rapidly, especially during the dry seasons. It is in poor condition. Construction is in progress.
Expected date of completion is mid 2009. Alternative route to the Park is via Botswana through the Bokspits Border Post.
High clearance vehicles are recommended in the Park.
R364 PAKHUIS PASS N4
The road surface is very bad. Exercise caution.
R369 PRIESKA / HOPETOWN K7 / K9
This road is in poor condition. Beware of graders.
R372 TAUNG / REIVILO H9
Road is in a reasonable condition. Beware of stray animals. Night driving is not recommended.
R384 BRITSTOWN / VOSBURG / CARNARVON L8 / L7
The road is now tarred between Britstown and Vosburg. The road from Vosburg to Carnarvon is in a reasonable
condition.
R385 CAMPBELL / DOUGLAS / HOPETOWN J8 / K9
Road is in reasonable condition. Construction and tarring operations are in progress the first 3 km from Douglas towards
Campbell. Exercise caution.
R392 LADY GREY / DORDRECHT J12 / M12
The road is in poor condition. Exercise caution.
R396 MACLEAR / NAUDE'S NEK / RHODES / BARKLY EAST M13 / L12
The gravel road is narrow but in fair condition. Rock falls occur occasionally, especially during wet weather.
Recommended speed is 30 –40 km/hr.
R503 HARTBEESFONTEIN / ROOIGROND G11 / F10
The road is in poor condition. Exercise caution.
R504 WOLMARANSSTAD / SCHWEIZER-RENEKE H10
The road is potholed in places. Exercise caution.
R505 LICHTENBURG / OTTOSHOOP G11 / G10
The road is badly potholed and in poor condition. Exercise caution.
R507 OTTOSDAL / DELAREYVILLE G10
The road is in poor condition. Exercise caution.
R510 THABAZIMBI / ELLISRAS E12 / D12
The road is in good condition.
R511 FOURWAYS / N14 INTERCHANGE (DIEPSLOOT SETTLEMENT) G12
Beware of pedestrians and stray animals. The road is potholed in places.
R515 CULLINAN –R25 JUNCTION F13
The road is potholed in places
R516 BELA BELA / THABAZIMBI E13 / E12
Roadworks are in progress from the N1 off-ramp onto the R516 to Bela Bela. A deviation is in use and Stop/Go controls
are in progress. Delays of ± 20 min at a time can be expected. The rest of the road from Bela-Bela to Thabazimbi is
potholed in places.
R518 POTGIETERSRUS / MARKEN E14 / D13
Sections of the road are in poor condition. Exercise caution and obey all designated road signs.
R521 POLOKWANE (PIETERSBURG) / DENDRON / VIVO D14
The road is in fair condition.
R523 VIVO / MASEKWASPOORT D14 / C14
The road is in fair condition.
R524 LOUIS TRICHARDT / THOHOYANDOU D14 / C15
Beware of stray animals. High grass reduces visibility.
R526 GRAVELOTTE / MICA D15 / E15
Resealing operations are in progress. Expected date of completion is May 2009.
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R540 BELFAST / LYDENBURG F15
The road through Lydenburg is potholed. Exercise caution.
R543 VOLKSRUST / WAKKERSTROOM / PIET RETIEF H14 / G15
Beware of stray animals. The road is potholed.
R545 BETHAL –KRIEL / OGIES G14
The road is potholed for the first few km from Bethal. The remaining section is under construction with no lane markings.
R546 KINROSS / STANDERTON G14
The road is badly potholed. Patching operations are in progress with Stop/Go control in operation.
R547 KINROSS / GREYLINGSTAD G14 / G13
The road is potholed. Exercise caution.
R553 GOLDEN HIGHWAY G12
Incidents of stone throwing have previously been reported on the road just after the Grasmere Toll Plaza towards Orange
Farm / Sebokeng.
R555 OGIES/ WITBANK/MIDDELBURG G14 / F14
The road is in fair condition and badly potholed. Exercise caution. Early morning fog is a major problem in this area.
R555 MIDDELBURG / STOFFBERG / STEELPOORT / ORIGSTAD F14 / E15
The road is in fair to condition. Exercise caution.
R568 BRONKHORSTSPRUIT / EKANDUSTRIA F13
The road is badly potholed. Exercise caution.
R570 MALELANE / JEPPE'S REEF F16
The road is in fair condition and uneven in places. Exercise caution.
R571 KOMATIPOORT / MANANGA F16
The road is in fair condition and uneven in places. Exercise caution.
R572 MONTE CHRISTO / TOM BURKE D13
The road is in fair condition and uneven in places.
R576 CODRINGTON / SETTLERS F13 / E13
The road is badly potholed and damaged. Exercise caution.
R577 ROOSSENEKAL / LYDENBURG F14 / F15
The road is in reasonable condition with a few potholes.
R617 KOKSTAD / FRANKLIN L14
Sections of the road are without lane markings. Exercise caution.
R622 GREYTOWN / MOOI RIVER K16 / K14
A detour of approximately 500 metres on this road due to a sinkhole that previously developed. Exercise caution.
R703 CLOCOLAN / EXCELSIOR J12
The road is potholed and in poor condition. Exercise caution.
R708 MARQUARD / CLOCOLAN J12
The road is potholed with poor road markings.
R709 EXCELSIOR / TWEESPRUIT J12 / K12
The road is potholed and in poor condition.
SABIE/CYBELE FOREST LODGE (MPUMALANGA) F15
This gravel road is in poor condition. Exercise extreme caution.
WEPENER / THABA NCHU (FREE STATE) K12 / K11
This gravel road is in poor condition.
OTHER ROADS –NO ROUTE NUMBERS
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JOZINI / MBAZWANA (KWAZULU NATAL) H17
The condition of the road is reasonable. Exercise caution, especially during wet weather.
JOZINI / EMANGUZI (KWAZULU NATAL) H17
The road is in poor condition. Beware of stray animals.
SANI PASS (KWAZULU NATAL) K14
The road is tarred for the first few kilometres from Himeville –thereafter it is a dirt road. Recommended for high
clearance vehicles only and strictly weather permitting.
O'KIEP / CONCORDIA (NORTHERN CAPE) K2
This road is in a poor condition. Exercise caution.
ALEXANDER BAY / RICHTERSVELD (NORTHERN CAPE) J1
The road is in poor condition. High clearance vehicles are recommended.
ELLIOTDALE / COFFEE BAY (EASTERN CAPE) M13 / M14
The road is in reasonable condition from Elliotdale turn-off to Umtata Mouth turn-off. The road is potholed.
GEELBEK / LANGEBAAN (WESTERN CAPE) P3
The road now belongs to the National Parks Board and is closed to the public.
BLANCO ROAD - GEORGE (WESTERN CAPE) P7
The section of the road between the N2 Highway and the Airport via Blanco has been closed or bridge repairs.
Diversions are in operation for passenger vehicles. Trucks are being re-routed via central George.
NB: Caution is recommended on all gravel roads to the coastal resorts in the Eastern Cape, as they can become very
slippery and dangerous in wet weather and there conditions are their condition become very poor.
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