Traveling to Phalaborwa

[Guinea Pig]

Hi everybody!

I haven't done this route in a very long time so needing some up to date advice on the best route from the Vaal Triangle to Phalaborwa.

I used to go via Polokwane. Should we rather go via Orighstad?

Any advice appreciated.

[RobertT]

Personally I prefer the Polokwane route.

[Sprocky]

The Polokwane route has stop and go roadwork areas at the moment. The Lydenburg route has again got some bad sections with potholes. It's a 50/50 call.

[Richprins]

Spoke to my Burgersfort uncle and he suggests the Lydenburg route, especially if darkness is involved, as the N4 is fine. A far shorter route. Agreed a few potholes before Lydenburg, and a few around Ohrigstad, but plain sailing from there!

Interestingly, does not recommend Polokwane/Tzaneen due to possible political troubles at the mo!

Hello, Gp!

[Guinea Pig]

Hi Richprins!

Thanks for the advice! Will certainly do so then.

February can't come quickly enough.

[nan]

Guinea Pig

[Guinea Pig]

Nan.

[Penga Ndlovu]

The route from Dullstroom to Lydenburg is bad at the moment, but the Lydenburg Origstad route is even worse.
Both are doable but you just have to drive at a lower speed and be vigelant all the time.
Mica to Phalagat route is also quickly becoming a gat where you have to, at times, search for the tar inbetween the holes.

[Guinea Pig]

We did the Belfast route. Expect the worst and you won't be too shocked about the condition of the road.

But honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. There is a stretch between Dullstroom and Orighstad that is really bad, but after that it's mostly okay. There are some big holes in the pass again. I had to concentrate 100% all the time and didn't do the route at 120 obviously. In general the road is in better condition coming from Orighstad towards Lydenburg.

[Richprins]

Thanks, GP!