Durban July road safety blitz
Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, will be on the N3 Highway in Heidelberg on Thursday, inspecting law enforcement efforts ahead of the Vodacom Durban July.
The horsing event and related festivities take place on the weekend of 6 July 2019. The spectacle attracts thousands of revelers, many of which commute by road, via the N3 highway.
About 16 000 vehicles travel on the N3 between Heidelberg and Cedara daily, the volumes increase to 30 000 a day during peak holiday periods. On average, there are 3 crashes a day along that stretch of road.
Minister Mbalula’s inspection serves as a preventative measure, aimed at reducing the carnage by fortifying law enforcement officials and deterring motorists from errant driving.
Members of the media are invited to attend the road safety blitz as follows:
Date: 4 July 2019
Venue: N3 Highway, southbound, Heidelberg Weighbridge
Time: 15:00
Activities: Minister will inspect officers, participate in a roadblock & address the media.
Enquiries:
Ayanda Allie Paine
Cell: 074 823 7979
