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Original Post Date: 2007-03-22 Time: 00:00:00 Posted By: Jan
By Botho Molosankwe
Higher toll fees will be something travellers will have to factor into their holiday budgets over the Easter holidays.
While it only cost R115,50 last year to travel from Johannesburg to Durban in a motor vehicle, it will now cost R123 a car. Motorists will have to fork out R24 to go through the De Hoek Plaza, R33 for Wilge, R35 for Tugela, R25 for Mooi River and R6 for Marianhill.
The increase came into effect on March 1.
| ‘Keep an eye out for animals and pedestrians’ |
There will also be a massive pilgrimage to Moria, outside Polokwane in Limpopo – and those travelling from Joburg will have to go through Phumulani toll plaza and pay R5,80, then pay R27 when they reach Carousel, another R22 at the Kranskop and part with R28 at Nyl tollgate. In total, motorists will have to budget R82,80 for toll fees, and drivers of large vehicles such as buses and trucks will pay more.
While most of the prices have gone up by a rand or two, Swartruggens and Machado’s increase is R3 each.
Wendy Watson of the South African National Roads Agency Limited said the tollgate prices increase every year and the increase was linked to inflation. However, she said, before increasing the price, they had to make an application to the transport minister for approval.
Joburgers hoping to holiday in Cape Town will now pay R89 in toll fees. A trip to Beit Bridge in Limpopo will cost R127,80 and R111 to Komatipoort.
“The money from the tollgates goes towards improving the road structure and building decent roads. That has a good economical benefit for the country because people can get to work faster, there is no congestion and the roads are pleasant to travel on,” Watson said.
| ‘The best driver is the one who is watching traffic’ |
But not all the tollgate prices have gone up. Mvoti, Izotsha, Oribi, Umtentweni and Tongaat’s prices will remain the same.
The Automobile Association’s Gary Ronald warned motorists, especially those travelling to Durban and Limpopo, to be wary of roadworks and of animals wandering on the road.
On the N1 at Bellville and the N3 western freeway between Brickfield and Sherwood in Durban, roadworks are in progress during off-peak hours and lane closures and delays are to be expected.
On the N1 to Musina/Louis Trichardt, motorists will encounter a single traffic lane until the end of March. “Keep an eye out for animals and pedestrians,” he warned.
As many people will be taking to the roads over the Easter break, Ronald said they must not drink and drive and should ensure that their cars are in a good driving condition.
“Always be alert. The best driver is the one who is watching traffic, road conditions, weather and other external influences.
“If you are on holiday and go on a sightseeing trip, remember that there are other people on the road who aren’t on holiday.
“When travelling with young children in the car, make sure that they are safely seated in an approved child restraint,” he said.