Planning a car journey over Christmas? Well, if a road trip is on your radar, it's worth knowing what the busiest travel dates will be f...
Planning a car journey over Christmas? Well, if a road trip is on your radar, it's worth knowing what the busiest travel dates will be for December 2020.
South Africans planning to hit the road for their Christmas celebrations this year have been given something of a ‘cheat sheet’ from one of the busiest toll operators in the country. The predicted ‘worst dates and times’ to travel by car in December have been revealed – with five particular days on the calendar standing out above the rest.
WHAT ARE THE BUSIEST DAYS TO TRAVEL BY CAR IN DECEMBER?
Bakwena, who operate major gates on the N1 and N4 respectively, have shared data which analyses the volume of traffic on their highways. From previous years, forecasted travel arrangements, and several other factors, they have been able to pinpoint four days before Christmas – and the last day of the year – as the worst of the lot.
If possible, motorists are advised to avoid these dates if they’re planning a trip in December:
THE WORST TIMES TO TRAVEL IN SOUTH AFRICA OVER CHRISTMAS
But wait, there’s more from Bakwena: They have also identified the worst hours you can find yourselves on the road during December. With one of the dates coming up this week, it’s imperative that all travellers plan sensibly and allow extra time for their journeys around this busy period. If you can, try and get your travelling done early in the morning…
(The timings are specific to the five previously mentioned dates)
WHAT ARE THE BUSIEST DAYS TO TRAVEL BY CAR IN DECEMBER?
Bakwena, who operate major gates on the N1 and N4 respectively, have shared data which analyses the volume of traffic on their highways. From previous years, forecasted travel arrangements, and several other factors, they have been able to pinpoint four days before Christmas – and the last day of the year – as the worst of the lot.
If possible, motorists are advised to avoid these dates if they’re planning a trip in December:
- Friday 11 December: Those getting an early start on their festivities could start as early as this week.
- Tuesday 15 December: The day before our next Public Holiday (Day of Reconciliation) will draw out many road users.
- Friday 18 December: The last Friday before Christmas promises to be manic.
- Thursday 24 December: It’s Christmas Eve, we don’t have anything else to add…
- Thursday 31 December: Not even a pandemic can stop people hitting the road for their New Year’s jol.
But wait, there’s more from Bakwena: They have also identified the worst hours you can find yourselves on the road during December. With one of the dates coming up this week, it’s imperative that all travellers plan sensibly and allow extra time for their journeys around this busy period. If you can, try and get your travelling done early in the morning…
(The timings are specific to the five previously mentioned dates)
- WORST TIMES TO TRAVEL: Any time between 12:00 – 21:00
- BUSY VOLUMES OF TRAFFIC: Any time between 9:00 – 12:00
- LIGHTEST TRAFFIC FLOWS: Overnight journeys and early morning starts, from 21:00 – 9:00
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