NIGHT-TIME ROAD CLOSURES ON N2 KING CETSHWAYO BRIDGE ON THE NORTH & SOUTHBOUND CARRIAGEWAYS

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

NIGHT-TIME ROAD CLOSURES ON N2 KING CETSHWAYO BRIDGE ON THE NORTH & SOUTHBOUND
CARRIAGEWAYS

 

Durban, 15 September 2025 –The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of upcoming night-time closures on the N2 Northbound and Southbound carriageways at King Cetshwayo Bridge to allow for the safe erection of temporary stagework and beams to support the permanent bridge deck construction.

This initiative forms part of SANRAL’s continuous efforts to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic infrastructure along both the N2 and N3 corridors.

This work follows the completion of demolition activities earlier this year and marks the next phase of construction on the bridge structure.

“Construction at King Cetshwayo Bridge is entering a new stage, with temporary works being installed to carry the construction load of the second new bridge deck. This forms part of the broader EB Cloete upgrade aimed at improving traffic flow and safety on this critical national route,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Road Safety Engineer.

Scheduled Closures:

  • Closure 1:

      o N2 Northbound: Closed between EB Cloete Interchange and Umgeni Road Interchange from 20:00, Monday 22 September 2025 to 04:00, Tuesday 23 September 2025

 

  • Closure 2:
       o N2 Southbound: Closed between EB Cloete Interchange and Umgeni Road Interchange from 20:00, Tuesday 07 October 2025 to 04:00, Wednesday 08 October 2025

 

Figure 1: Closure locations

 

A detailed alternative route guide can be found on this link: https://www.nra.co.za/project-n2n3-upgrades?region_id=eastern

 

As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans and detour signage will be in place. These night-time closures have been scheduled to minimise daytime disruption.

“All motorists are advised to plan ahead, allow for additional travel time, and adhere to posted signage and reduced speed limits within construction zones. Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period and/or find suitable staging areas over this timeframe to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes,” said Lowe.