Wilge Toll Plaza
Also known as: Wilge Toll Gate
N3 · Johannesburg – Durban · N3 Toll Concession (N3TC)
Fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
R94.00
Class I fee (light vehicle)
N3
Road
N3TC
Operator
Wilge Toll Plaza is the second mainline toll on the N3 southbound, sitting roughly 175 km from Johannesburg in the Free State between the towns of Villiers and Warden. It is named after the Wilge River, which the N3 crosses near this point. At R94 for a Class I vehicle, it is one of the pricier individual plazas on the N3 corridor.
Wilge Toll Plaza fees 2026
All fees include VAT. Effective 1 March 2026 — SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment.
| Vehicle class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I | R 94.00 |
| Class II | R 161.00 |
| Class III | R 215.00 |
| Class IV | R 304.00 |
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Operator: N3 Toll Concession (N3TC)
Location
On the N3, approximately 175 km from Johannesburg, between Villiers and Warden. Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker shows approximate plaza position on the N3 near Villiers / Warden.
About Wilge Toll Plaza
The Wilge River (an Afrikaans name meaning "willow river") drains a large part of the Free State highveld and feeds into the Vaal River system. The N3 crosses this river system in the broad agricultural flatlands between Villiers and Warden — an area of maize and soya farming. The toll plaza here is operated by N3TC under the same 30-year BOT concession that covers the full Johannesburg-to-Cedara section. This section of the N3 is characterised by long straight stretches across the highveld before the road begins to climb toward the Drakensberg escarpment.
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N3 toll road guide →Frequently asked questions
How much is the Wilge Toll Plaza fee in 2026?
The Wilge Toll Plaza Class I fee (standard light vehicle, bakkie, SUV, or motorcycle) is R94.00 as of 1 March 2026. Class II is R161.00, Class III is R215.00, and Class IV is R304.00.
Where is the Wilge Toll Plaza located?
On the N3, approximately 175 km from Johannesburg, between Villiers and Warden. It operates on the N3 between Villiers – Warden.
Who operates the Wilge Toll Plaza?
Wilge Toll Plaza is operated by N3 Toll Concession (N3TC). SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency Limited) is the state-owned entity responsible for South Africa's national road network under the National Roads Act (Act No. 7, 1998).
Can I pay by card at the Wilge Toll Plaza?
Yes. All South African toll plazas accept contactless debit and credit card payments (tap-and-go). Cash is also accepted. The Gauteng e-toll system has been abolished — no e-tag is required at any mainline toll plaza.
When were the Wilge Toll Plaza fees last updated?
Fees were last updated on 1 March 2026 as part of SANRAL's annual CPI-linked tariff adjustment of 3.12%. Toll fees are typically revised each year on 1 March.
Fees verified from: foresightpublications.co.za — effective 1 March 2026. Fuel prices used in route calculators: R23.36/L inland 95 ULP (updated 2026-04-01).
Plaza map shows the approximate location on the N3. Not intended for navigation.