As one of the busiest travel periods of the year, the Easter weekend typically sees a dramatic spike in Easter traffic on the TRAC N4. Based on historical data, peak travel times are expected as follows:
- Thursday 17 April: 12:00 – 21:00
- Friday 18 April: 06:00 – 15:00
- Monday 21 April: 09:00 – 21:00
To ensure road safety and efficient travel, TRAC’s Easter Road Safety Awareness and Swift Response Campaign will run from 17 to 22 April.
Road safety in action
TRAC N4 spokesperson Solange Soares says the campaign will kick off with a public-road safety activation at Alzu Petroport on Friday, 18 April, where TRAC teams will engage with travellers, highlighting key safety tips and services available on the route.
“Road users can look forward to free giveaways, including freshly brewed Mugg & Bean beverages, while learning more about the TRAC 24-hour Helpdesk and TRACAssist services,” she says.
24-Hour free roadside assistance
TRAC’s toll-free helpdesk remains operational 365 days a year, linking road users to immediate assistance. TRACAssist units will be strategically deployed along the N4, working in close coordination with emergency services to ensure quick response times. TRAC patrol teams will also conduct multiple daily route inspections to proactively monitor and manage safety risks in both South Africa and Mozambique.
Border post coordination
While TRAC does not manage border operations, the company will collaborate with officials at Lebombo and Ressano Garcia border posts to assist with Easter traffic control through signage and traffic-accommodation measures. Travellers are urged to plan ahead to avoid expected delays at these international crossings.
Although two roadblocks will be in place – one at Coopersdal Intersection and the other at KM7/Strydomblok, traffic flow along the N4 will continue as normal, unless abnormal traffic volumes necessitate adjustments.
In the event of heavy congestion, the following steps will be implemented on the eastbound route in South Africa:
- 1. Commercial trucks will be diverted via Coopersdal and Strydomblok;
- 2. Traffic heading to Komatipoort will be rerouted via Tenbosch Road; and
- 3. During severe westbound congestion, traffic will be diverted via Strydomblok and Mananga Road.
In a bid to avoid congestion, Mozambican authorities will erect advance clearing points on the westbound route (heading to South Africa) at KM10 and KM4, near the Ressano Garcia Border Post. In case of congestion, commercial vehicles heading westbound will be temporarily held at the Pessene Load Control Centre and Moamba Toll Plaza.
Roadworks and safety reminders
Although all road construction will be suspended over the long weekend, roadworks will remain active construction zones, and minor traffic accommodation may still be in place. Road users are reminded to remain alert and to comply with posted signage.
For roadside emergencies, contact the TRAC 24-hour Helpdesk:
- 0800 87 22 64 (RSA – toll-free)
- 082 881 4444 (RSA – alternative and WhatsApp)
- 800 9022 (Mozambique – toll-free)
For real-time updates on Easter traffic conditions and border delays, follow TRAC on social media (@TRACN4Route on X and @TRACN4 on Facebook). Alternatively, road users can follow the TRACN4 channel on WhatsApp or go to the TRAC N4 website.
“TRAC calls on all road users to obey traffic laws, respect fellow travellers, and to remain vigilant. Negligent driving and speeding remain the leading causes of accidents – let’s not add to the statistics. Let’s travel safely, celebrate life, and remember – road safety is everyone’s responsibility,” she says.
