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TRAFFIC ADVISORY Full Closure for blasting activities near the N3 Peacevale Interchange Durban, 4 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the N3 national road will be fully closed on Thursday, 20 February 2025 between 14h30 and 15h00 to facilitate blasting next to the Peacevale Interchange, as part of the N3 Section 2 Realignment Project. “The N3 closure will take place between the M13/N3 split and the Hammarsdale Interchange. Closures will also be necessary on the Meadway Road at Thousand Hills Street intersection and at the Peacevale Interchange. Our traffic accommodation team, …
Special Maintenance for Slope Stability on National Route R58 Section 5 from Lady Grey (Km 0) to Barkly East (Km 66.1) Blasting Works on the R58 between Lady Grey and Barkly East Eastern Cape, 4 February 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting will take place on the R58 Section 5 (Km 16.7) between Lady Grey and Barkly East on Tuesday, 11 February at 12pm. The road will be closed for 30 minutes to allow sufficient time for the blasting and cleaning-up operations and to ensure safety for the travelling …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPGRADING OF NATIONAL ROUTE N2 BETWEEN GRAHAMSTOWN AND FISH RIVER PASS: SECTION 13 KM 92.6 TO KM 103.6 AND SECTION 14 BETWEEN KM 0.0 AND KM 5.05 Blasting Works on N2 Sections 13 and 14 for February 2025. Eastern Cape, 29 January 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting operations are planned for the following dates in February 2025. Monday 3 February 2025 Thursday 6 February 2025 Monday 10 February 2025 Thursday 13 February 2025 Monday 17 February 2025 Thursday 20 February 2025 Monday 24 February 2025 …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Ramp closure from N3 East to N2 Southbound for Bridge Jacking at EB Cloete Interchange Durban, 27 January 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) informs road users of road closures for bridge jacking at the EB Cloete Interchange (aka Spaghetti Junction), affecting the route from Pinetown (N3 Eastbound) to Amanzimtoti (N2 Southbound). This major road network has been under significant stress for several years, with traffic volumes far exceeding the original design capacity of the EB Cloete Interchange and its feeder roads. “These closures are necessary to facilitate the vertical jacking of the …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Full closure to accommodate blasting activities near N3 Peacevale Interchange Durban, 24 January 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced full closure of the N3 national road near the Peacevale Interchange to facilitate blasting on Thursday, 13 February 2025 between 14h30 and 15h00, as part of the N3, Section 2 Realignment Project. The N3 closure will take place between the M13/N3 split and the Hammarsdale Interchange. Closures will also be done between the Meadway Road and Thousand Hills Street intersection, as well as at the Peacevale Interchange. “Our traffic accommodation team, with …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Changes in Traffic Accommodation on the N3 between Cato Ridge and Umlaas Road Pietermaritzburg, 17 January 2025 – Construction on the new wider southbound carriageway of the N3 has been proceeding well and the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will soon open this carriageway to accommodate traffic. The southbound traffic will be switched from contraflow on the northbound carriageway onto the two slow lanes (outer lanes) of the newly constructed southbound carriageway between Cato Ridge Interchange and Umlaas Road, SANRAL has announced. “This is required to complete the construction of the median barrier and …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL N2/N3 EB CLOETE UPGRADE: Road closures on the N3 to accommodate for placement of Candella Bridge Beams Durban, 15 January 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced temporary road closures on the N3 to accommodate the placement of concrete bridge beams for the new Candella Bridge. The N3 East Bound and West Bound carriageways between the EB Cloete Interchange (aka Spaghetti Junction) and Sherwood Interchange will be closed on the evenings of the 22nd to 23rd of January 2025. Work will begin with the West Bound carriageway with a full …
MEDIA RELEASE From Cape Town to Laingsburg, SANRAL drives mega road safety event on the N1 Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana at a multidisciplinary law enforcement traffic operation on the N1 outside Touwsrivier Cape Town, 22 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) this week held mega road safety activations along the N1, from Cape Town to Laingsburg. The multidisciplinary affair involved three road safety events with road users at Engen Winelands 1 Stop, Shell Ultra City Breede Valley and Engen Laingsburg 1 Stop, as well as a law …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL awards tenders worth R53 billion since beginning of financial year Pretoria, 18 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has awarded R53 billion worth of tenders across the country since the start of the current financial year on 1 April 2024. The tenders awarded are spread as follows: SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana says the latest update on tenders awarded is a major boost for the road construction industry. “SANRAL’s award of R53bn worth of tenders since 1 April 2024 is an exceptional achievement which is a testament to our …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL CEO leads site visit to the newly completed N1 sinkhole in Centurion From right: SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana with Design and Construction Manager, Tsakane Mathebula, during the site inspection of the N1 sinkhole in Centurion, Gauteng. Pretoria, 13 December 2023 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction to repair the sinkhole on the N1 near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion has been completed, easing the flow of heavy traffic ahead of the festive season. The repairs to the sinkhole on the N1 come shortly after another sinkhole on the …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL advocates responsible behaviour on the roads over the festive period Pretoria, 12 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advocates for responsible behaviour on the roads as the festive season swings into action. This is the key highlight emphasised in the roads agency’s ‘Road Safety One’ campaign, which encourages road users to take responsibility for their behaviour on the roads. SANRAL launched its mega road safety campaign on 6 December 2024 in Middleburg to road users in the Northern Region, which comprises Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the North West province. The event …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL says national road network is ready for holiday traffic and urges motorists to drive safely Pretoria, 13 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the national road network is ready for the festive season load, as traffic volumes are set to increase on all major routes across the country. SANRAL manages just less than five percent (5%) of the country’s total road network but carries up to 80% of all long-distance traffic. The increase in travellers over the festive season means road authorities will deploy significantly more resources to …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL advises motorists on planned Eastern Cape roadworks for festive season Gqeberha, 11 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is advising road users to take note of construction zones that will affect traffic flow on key routes of its Eastern Cape road network during the festive season. “With the festive season approaching and the imminent increase in traffic volumes, we are working hard to ensure that our network is safe and ready to accommodate holiday traffic,” said Mbulelo Peterson, Regional Manager for SANRAL Southern Region. Peterson said that during this time of …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY No construction activities on N2 and N3 in KwaZulu-Natal during December holidays Pietermaritzburg, 10 December 2024 – There will be no construction activities taking place on the N2 and N3 in KwaZulu-Natal from 13 December 2024 to 6 January 2024, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. “One of our main objectives with the current N2 and N3 upgrade projects is to improve travel efficiency. When complete, the combined effect of these upgrades will be quicker and more reliable travel times. While we can’t provide the full efficiency during the festive season we will …
MEDIA ALERT SANRAL engages local SMMEs regarding opportunities on R33 upgrade project to Modimolle Town Modimolle, 9 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) invites members of the media to the upcoming information session with SMMEs in Modimolle town regarding opportunities on the R33 upgrade project. The event will take place at the OR Tambo Hall, Modimolle-Mookgopong Local Municipality on 10 December 2024, from 10h00am to 12hpm. Through this initiative, the national roads agency will be engaging with the local small business owners regarding potential sub-contracting opportunities on the upgrade project of national road R33 …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY No blasting scheduled in December for the N2 upgrade between Makhanda and Fish River Pass, Eastern Cape Gqeberha, 10 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users that no blasting operations are scheduled for December 2024 on the N2 upgrade between Makhanda and Fish River Pass, in the Eastern Cape. However, please note the following road conditions and closures: Partial closures will be in effect between km 84 and km 79 with single-lane traffic flow allowed 24 hours a day until Thursday, 12 December 2024. From 12 December 2024 …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY N2 Garden Route open to traffic this festive season Cape Town, 6 December 2024 – Work on several periodic maintenance and construction projects currently underway on the N2 Garden Route will cease on Friday, 13 December 2024 to ensure that roads are open and traffic free flowing during the festive season break, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. In Plettenberg Bay, the traffic circle at the Beacon Way Intersection on the N2 is fully open to traffic in both directions. The remaining ancillary works not impeding traffic flow, will be completed in the …
MEDIA ALERT SANRAL launches mega road safety campaign to encourage road users to be vigilant on the roads this festive season Mpumalanga, 4 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) invites members of the media to the launch of its mega road safety campaign on Friday, 6 December 2024. The launch will take place along the N4 national road, which covers the route from Gauteng to the Lebombo Border post in Mpumalanga. The event will bring together key stakeholders, including the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), the Road Accident Fund (RAF), the Mpumalanga Tourism …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Phase 2 of the R336 upgrade between Nqweba and Addo, Eastern Cape Caption: The upgrade is taking place between Bezuidenhout River and Addo – the route marked red on the map. Gqeberha, 4 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has updated road users on the ongoing road upgrade project on the R336. This project extends from the Bezuidenhout River, approximately 13km from Nqweba (formerly Kirkwood) to the intersection of the R336 and R335 near Addo. The upgrade is expected to continue until November 2025. Covering 17.7km of the R336 between the km …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Surface Repairs on R75 Mati Road Intersection Gqeberha, 3 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users about the surface repairs on the R75 at the Mati Road intersection in Gqeberha, which commenced today (Tuesday, 3 December 2024) and will be completed on Friday, 6 December 2024. The work will be carried out under the routine road maintenance contract of the national roads within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. During this period, traffic will be impacted as one to two lanes will be affected and closed to traffic. To …
MEDIA STATEMENT More Free State provincial roads declared national roads to fall under SANRAL Caption: From left to right: Fezile Dabi Executive Mayor Cllr Dennis Khasudi, Thandeka Ngema (SANRAL Eastern Region Acting Stakeholder Relations Coordinator); Acting Premier of Free State Jabu Mbalula; Kwanele Ncalane (Eastern Region Stakeholder Coordinator) and Sipho Khoza (SANRAL Eastern Region Project Engineer) posing for a photograph at the Taking SANRAL to the people’s engagement held in Trompsburg. Free State, 4 December 2024 – Over 670 kilometres of provincial roads in the Free State have been declared national roads, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited …
MEDIA RELEASE Introduction of SANRAL road development projects lauded by Buffalo City Metro Caption: BCM Mayor Princess Faku and her team at the Project Introduction in East London East London, 1 December 2024 – The mayor of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Councillor Princess Faku, has welcomed the introduction of two road projects, as fostering socio-economic growth, not only in the metro but also in the Eastern Cape. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) recently introduced the projects to the municipal leadership including the Mayor, Municipal Manager, MMC for Infrastructure and Ward Councillors in the East London City …
MEDIA RELEASE Changes in banking systems give road users more reasons to take up a tag and reduce congestion at toll plazas Pretoria, 28 November 2024 – As changes to several banking systems come into effect, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is encouraging road users to obtain a tag ahead of the festive season holidays to assist in reducing congestion at the busy toll plazas across the country. “The holiday season means significantly more traffic on the national road network as people travel to visit family, friends and holiday destinations. Changes to banking systems and potential …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Routine road maintenance on N2 Nanaga interchange towards Makhanda- KwaMaqoma intersection, Eastern Cape Gqeberha, 28 November 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of planned routine road maintenance on the N2 National Road from the Nanaga Interchange towards the Makhanda/ KwaMaqoma (formerly Fort Beaufort intersection). The maintenance schedule is: Friday, 29 November 2024 Wednesday, 4 December 2024 Thursday, 5 December 2024 Friday, 6 December 2024 All routine road maintenance for the above dates will take place between 09h00 and 15h00. To ensure the smooth execution of the planned maintenance, …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Road users advised of N2 KwaMashu to Umdloti upgrades and road closures Durban, 28 November 2024 – A temporary slow lane closure on the N2 south of Mount Edgecombe interchange is scheduled for Sunday, 1 December 2024 to allow for pothole repairs, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. “The slow lane will be closed to traffic on Sunday, 1 December 2024 on the N2 northbound carriageway from the north of the KwaMashu Interchange until the Mount Edgecombe Interchange between 07h00 and 13h00. This closure will affect the northbound traffic only,” said Jason Lowe, …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Temporary closures on N1 near Polokwane for essential power line installation Pretoria, 28 November 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to notify motorists of temporary closures on the N1 section 26, km 12.8 N/S near Polokwane in Limpopo Province. The closure will affect the fast-lanes bi-directional (Northbound and Southbound) of the N1 to allow Eskom to install new overhead transmission power lines. To ensure the safety of workers and motorists, traffic in both directions may be briefly halted for up to 30 minutes when cables are pulled across the road. These closures …
MEDIA RELEASE Reconstruction of the slow lane on N3 from Sanctuary Road to Link Road Pietermaritzburg, 26 November 2024 – The reconstruction of the slow lane on the N3 between Sanctuary Road and Link Road will be completed before the busy December 2024 period, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. “The emergency repairs started on Monday, 25 November 2024 and are scheduled to be completed by Friday, 6 December 2024, before the December holidays start,” said Thabiso Dladla, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager. Northbound carriage way (traveling from Pietermaritzburg towards Hilton) The following sections along …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Road closed due to vehicle collision at N3 Ashburton Interchange Pietermaritzburg, 22 November 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced the temporary closure of the N3 southbound carriageway at the Ashburton interchange due to a collision between two trucks. “Emergency services have closed the N3 at Market Road to conduct clean-up operations. Traffic beyond Market Road is stationary. One of the vehicles, a car carrier, lost its load leading to the crash. No fatalities have been reported,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager. The northbound carriageway is still open to …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Road closure due to upgrade of N3 between Gladys Manzi and New England Roads Pietermaritzburg, 22 November 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform the public about the planned temporary road closure on the N3 between Gladys Manzi and New England Roads, for the installation of bridge beams to construct the new Market Road overpass bridge. The closure, which will take place on the N3 northbound, will start at 21h00 on Saturday, 23 November 2024, and will end at 05h00 on Sunday, 24 November 2024. The closure may extend to Sunday, …
MEDIA RELEASE Mbokodweni River Bridge is open to traffic Pietermaritzburg, 21 November 2024 – The Mbokodweni River Bridge on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has been reopened to traffic as of Thursday, 21 November 2024, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. The first phase of repairs has been made to the bridge after it was closed due to damage. The bridge was closed on Monday, 4 November, following damage to some of its bearings, in particular the concrete rocker bearings supporting the fourth span of the southbound bridge. President Cyril Ramaphosa inspected the damage to …
MEDIA ALERT SANRAL Hosts Taking SANRAL to the People Engagement Session in City of Ekurhuleni Pretoria, 28 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni, will host an information sharing session with small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to introduce its upcoming projects on the N3, N12, N17 and R21 national roads. Aptly titled Taking SANRAL to the People, the session will also provide an opportunity for SANRAL to unpack its sub-contracting and job opportunities, as well as share updates on its routine road maintenance (RRM) projects in …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY N3 rolling closure to facilitate tree felling operations between Market Road and New England Interchange Pietermaritzburg, March 25, 2025 – The N3 national road Northbound will be temporarily closed for 10 minutes every hour on Saturday 5 April 2025 between the hours of 9h00 and 15h00, to facilitate tree felling activities adjacent to the N3 Northbound. This work will be undertaken as part of the N3 Upgrade Project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. The N3 Northbound rolling closures will take place between the …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY For lane closures on the N2 Section 11 from Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange Eastern Cape, 24 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures will be implemented on the N2 Section 11, from the Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange, where the project is currently underway. The effective date is from 24 March 2025 until 31 March 2025. There will be a minimum of two lane closures within a 24-hour period from km 8.0 to km 12.8 on the Eastbound slow lane and km …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN MOUNT FRERE AND MOUNT AYLIFF 24th March 2025: The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2 between Mount Frere and Mount Ayliff on the 26th of March 2025 at approximately 11h00. The road will be closed during the blast for a maximum of 30 Minutes. The blasting will take place approximately 1,9 KM from Mount Frere when travelling towards Mount Ayliff. Motorists travelling From Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative routes:- Exit the N2 at the …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Upcoming road closures to accommodate repair works on N3 Townhill Pietermaritzburg, 24 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of upcoming road closures for essential repair work on deformed road sections along the N3 Town Hill, near the Peter Brown Drive Interchange. Repairs on the slow lane of national route N3, section 3, between Sanctuary Road (km 15.2) and Link Road (km 21.2), will commence on 24 March 2025. “Essential repairs will be undertaken on both the northbound and southbound carriageways to improve road safety and durability. On the northbound carriageway, …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL ENGAGES SMMES ON UPCOMING N1 AND N3 PROJECTS IN JOHANNESBURG Pretoria, 23 March 2025 – In a significant move towards fostering economic growth and empowerment, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL), in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, hosted an impactful stakeholder engagement session on Thursday, 20 March at the Roodepoort City Hall. This engagement, titled Taking SANRAL to the People, served as a platform to introduce SANRAL’s upcoming infrastructure projects on the N1 and N3 national roads, unpack subcontracting and job opportunities, and provide updates on routine road maintenance (RRM) projects in the …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Temporary Road Closure on the N3 Shongweni Interchange Durban, 19 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of road closures on the N3 national road at the Shongweni Interchange. The road closure is a result of portal beams that will be placed for the new pedestrian bridge over the N3. The placement forms part of the Kassier Road upgrade project for the new Westown development. The temporary road closures will take place as follows: N3 Northbound Carriageway Closure – traffic will divert via interchange ramps during these periods: Night Closure …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY For lane closures on the N2 Section 11 from Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange Eastern Cape, 18 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures will be implemented on the N2 Section 11, from the Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange, where the project is currently underway. The effective date is from 15 March 2025 until 21 March 2025. There will four lane closures within a 24-hour period from km 8.0 to km 12.8 on the East Bound slow lane, km 12.8 to km 8.0 …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY CONTRACT NO. SANRAL X.003-067-2024/1 ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N2 SECTION 12 KM 0.00 TO SECTION 13 KM 103.56 AND NATIONAL ROUTE R67 SECTION 2 KM 0.00 TO KM 36.19 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Surfacing Seal Works on the N2 Sections for March 2025. Eastern Cape, 18 March 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that surface seal works are planned between Colchester and Ncanarha for the following dates in March 2025. Wednesday, 19th March 2025 Thursday, 20th March 2025 Monday, 24th March 2025 Tuesday, 25th March 2025 Wednesday, 26th March …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPGRADING OF N2 NATIONAL ROUTE BETWEEN GRAHAMSTOWN AND FISH RIVER PASS: Blasting Works on N2 Sections 13 and 14 for March 2025. Eastern Cape, 17 March 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting operations are planned for the following dates in March 2025. Monday 17 March 2025 Thursday 20 March 2025 Monday 24 March 2025 Thursday 27 March 2025 All Blasting on the above dates will be at 15h00. The road will be closed on these days from 15h00, for a maximum period of one hour, up to …
MEDIA INVITE ISILO, MISUZULU KAZWELITHINI TO LEAD A HISTORIC LAUNCH OF ISANDLWANA ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT P372 Nquthu, 12 March 2025 – As guided by His Majesty, ISILO Misuzulu kaZwelithini an integrated approach involving the Offices of the King, the National Department of Transport, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), has been adopted to ensure a successful symbolic sod-turning ceremony paving the way for the beginning of the upgrade of Isandlwana main road P372. Members of the media are invited to attend this historic launch scheduled as follows Date: 14 March 2025 Time: …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL expresses condolences to lives lost on R21 bus crash PRETORIA, 11 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) wishes to express its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a devastating bus crash on the R21 this morning. The incident happened at about 6:45 am, causing major traffic congestion on the lane heading towards the O.R. Tambo International Airport. At some stage, the lane had to be closed as emergency services were attending to the scene. The number of those who perished has been confirmed as currently standing at …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY / BLASTING NOTICE Temporary Stop/Go Road Closures on the R52, Koster to N4 Rustenburg, North West Province The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of the temporary Stop and Go road closures, due to Blasting on National Road R52, from Koster to N4 Rustenburg, North West Province. The closures are necessary to facilitate the road improvement works. The details of the closure are as follows: Date: 10 March 2025 Location: km 14.1, km 21.8 & km 29.2 Time: Between 07:00 and 17:00 Duration: Stop/Go traffic management will be in …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY / BLASTING NOTICE Temporary Stop/Go Road Closures on R52 from Koster to N4 Rustenburg, North West Province The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of temporary Stop and Go road closures, due to Blasting on National Road R52 from Koster to the N4 national road in Rustenburg, North West Province. The closures are necessary to facilitate road improvement works. The details of the closure are as follows: Date: 7 March 2025 Location: km 14.1, km 21.8 & km 29.2 Time: Between 07:00 …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Full Closure of Meadway Road to accommodate placement of beams on the Sterkspruit Bridge near the N3 Peacevale Interchange Durban, 05 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of the full closure of Meadway Road from the Sterkspruit Bridge on Saturday, 08 March 2025, between 05h45 and 15h15, to facilitate the placement of concrete bridge beams on the Sterkspruit Bridge as part of the N3 Section 2 Realignment Project. The Meadway Road closure will take place between the northbound off-ramp and southbound on-ramp of the Peacevale Interchange. “Internal traffic accommodation …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY For lane closures and shoulder closures on the N2 Section 11 from Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange Eastern Cape, 28 FEBRUARY 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures and shoulder closures will be implemented on the N2 Section 11, from the Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange, where the project is currently underway. The effective date is from 25 February 2025 until 15 March 2025. There will be a minimum of two lane closures within a 24-hour period, for km16.6 to km19.5 on the East …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF ROAD FAILURE ON R61 NATIONAL ROAD BETWEEN MAGUSHENI AND MZAMBA Eastern Cape, 26 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of a road failure which occurred this morning (Wednesday) on the R61 national road between Magusheni and Mzamba in the Eastern Cape Province. The failure was caused by flood damage, which is a result of inclement weather conditions in the area. “SANRAL’s Road Routine Maintenance (RRM) team has swiftly responded to the failure; the road has been barricaded and the RRM team erected a manual …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL, BELL MOU BENEFITS N2 WILD COAST ROAD PROJECT LOCAL COMMUNITY Masakhane Group Managing Director Ayanda Notshweleka with some of the local beneficiaries who will benefit from the signed MoU between SANRAL and Bell Equipment Eastern Cape, 26 February 2024 – The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) and BELL Equipment will go a long way in improving the socio-economic conditions of communities who live alongside SANRAL’s N2 Wild Coast Road Project in the Eastern Cape, said Eastern Cape MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Xolile Nqatha. Speaking …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL’s N3 Westville to Paradise Valley Road Closures Durban, 25 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of temporary road closures on the N3 national road at the St James Avenue Interchange (Pavilion interchange) for the staging and placement of portal beams as part of the ongoing construction of the upgraded St James Avenue bridge over the N3 national road. “Construction continues on the upgraded St James Avenue Bridge, following its partial demolition at the end of March 2024. This closure is part of the ongoing progress in the upgrade …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL TO OPEN PROVINCIAL OFFICES Pretoria, 23 February 2024 – In line with its strategic decision to move the organisation from a regional-office based model to a provincial-office based one, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has embarked on a process to open offices across the country’s nine provinces. According to SANRAL’s Chief Executive Officer, Reginald Demana, opening provincial offices will allow the roads agency to better enhance its stakeholder engagement endeavours with the various provinces and municipalities that it serves. “In terms of the SANRAL Act of 1998, which points out our distinct …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF CLOSURE ON R555 NATIONAL ROAD BETWEEN MIDDLEBURG AND WITBANK Pretoria, 21 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of a road closure caused by flood damage on the R555 national road between Middleburg and Witbank in Mpumalanga Province. “The closure is caused by excessive rains which have recently affected the province. A SANRAL team is currently on site attending to the matter and has barricaded the area and implemented traffic accommodation measures,” said Mabuyi Mhlanga, SANRAL’s Provincial Manager for Mpumalanga Province. SANRAL appeals for road …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF CLOSURE ON R40 NATIONAL ROAD BETWEEN WHITE RIVER AND HAZYVIEW Pretoria, 21 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of a road closure caused by flood damage on the R40 national road between White River and Hazyview in Mpumalanga Province. The closure is caused by recent inclement weather conditions in the province. “The closure of the R40 national road is caused by a slip on the road, which is a hazard for motorists. We have barricaded the area with heavy delineators as temporary measures to …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Full Road Closure to accommodate relocation of Eskom power lines on the N3 between Key Ridge and Hammarsdale Interchange Durban, 20 February 2025 – The N3 national road will be fully closed on Sunday, 09 March 2025, between the hours of 08h45 and 11h00, to allow the relocation of Eskom Lines on the N3 between Key Ridge and the Hammarsdale Interchange to happen. This relocation is part of the N3 Section 2 Realignment Project, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. The closure will take place between the M13/N3 split and the Hammarsdale Interchange. …
Traffic Advisory SANRAL Freeway Management Systems (FMS) – NMB Section The erection of concrete poles along the N2 between Bay West Interchange and Linton Grange interchange. Eastern Cape, 19 February 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers of the erection of 16m long precast concrete poles along the N2 between Bay West/Hunters Retreat Interchange and Samantha/Linton Grange Interchange, starting on Thursday, 20th February 2025. This first portion of the Freeway Management Systems (FMS) project has seven poles which must be erected and an estimated duration of approximately three to four weeks. During …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Temporary road closures on N3 for the placement of steel beams for the new Rockdale bridge Durban, 19 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of temporary road closures on the N3 between St James Avenue Interchange and the EB Cloete Interchange. The road closures are a result of the placement and installation of steel beams as part of the ongoing construction of the new Rockdale Bridge over the N3 at Rockdale Road. “Construction continues on the new Rockdale Bridge, following its demolition at the end of August 2024. This …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF FLOOD DAMAGED ROADS IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE Pretoria, 17 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of flood damage caused by inclement weather conditions on some of its national road network in Limpopo Province. “The R529 national road section between Giyani and Tzaneen, the R518 national road between Mokopane and Marken, the national road R33 between Lephalale and Vaalwater, the national road R573 between Moteti and Oorloog as well as the R524 national road between Makhado and Thohoyandou have all been affected. “The R529 national road …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL N2/N3 EB CLOETE UPGRADE ROAD CLOSURES Pietermaritzburg, 12 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announces road closure on the N3 EB Cloete Interchange, affecting the flyover bridge from Durban central business district (N3 Westbound) to King Shaka International Airport for the installation and placement of barriers along the affected route. “These closures are essential to enable barrier placement and support the ongoing work to widen and raise the bridge, a critical element of SANRAL’s extensive upgrade of the EB Cloete Interchange,” said Corné Roux, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Engineer. SANRAL appreciates …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL announces toll tariff adjustment effective 1 March 2025 Pretoria, 10 February 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) hereby notifies the public of the adjustment to the toll tariffs effective from 1 March 20254. The tariffs are adjusted annually in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as obtained from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The annual toll tariffs will increase by 4.84%, as published in the Government Gazette of 7 February 2025. This rate is less than last year’s 6.25% adjustment. SANRAL’s General Manager for Communications and Marketing, Vusi Mona, explained that …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Temporary Turning Restrictions at N2 Beacon Way Intersection in Plettenberg Bay Western Cape, 06 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to inform road users that there will be short term changes to the traffic flow through the construction works area at the Beacon Way Intersection on the N2 in Plettenberg Bay for a few days in the second week of February 2025. In order for the Contractor to complete the asphalt layers around the circle and into Beacon Way, they must deviate traffic in the area around the circle and …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY For lane closures and shoulder closures on the N2 Section 11 from Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange Eastern Cape, 04 FEBRUARY 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures and shoulder closures will be implemented on the N2 Section 11, from the Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange, where the project is currently underway. The effective date is from 04 February 2025 until 28 February 2025. There will be a minimum of three lane closures within a 24-hour period, for km19.4 to km22.8 on the West …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Full Closure for blasting activities near the N3 Peacevale Interchange Durban, 4 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the N3 national road will be fully closed on Thursday, 20 February 2025 between 14h30 and 15h00 to facilitate blasting next to the Peacevale Interchange, as part of the N3 Section 2 Realignment Project. “The N3 closure will take place between the M13/N3 split and the Hammarsdale Interchange. Closures will also be necessary on the Meadway Road at Thousand Hills Street intersection and at the Peacevale Interchange. Our traffic accommodation team, …
Special Maintenance for Slope Stability on National Route R58 Section 5 from Lady Grey (Km 0) to Barkly East (Km 66.1) Blasting Works on the R58 between Lady Grey and Barkly East Eastern Cape, 4 February 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting will take place on the R58 Section 5 (Km 16.7) between Lady Grey and Barkly East on Tuesday, 11 February at 12pm. The road will be closed for 30 minutes to allow sufficient time for the blasting and cleaning-up operations and to ensure safety for the travelling …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPGRADING OF NATIONAL ROUTE N2 BETWEEN GRAHAMSTOWN AND FISH RIVER PASS: SECTION 13 KM 92.6 TO KM 103.6 AND SECTION 14 BETWEEN KM 0.0 AND KM 5.05 Blasting Works on N2 Sections 13 and 14 for February 2025. Eastern Cape, 29 January 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting operations are planned for the following dates in February 2025. Monday 3 February 2025 Thursday 6 February 2025 Monday 10 February 2025 Thursday 13 February 2025 Monday 17 February 2025 Thursday 20 February 2025 Monday 24 February 2025 …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Ramp closure from N3 East to N2 Southbound for Bridge Jacking at EB Cloete Interchange Durban, 27 January 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) informs road users of road closures for bridge jacking at the EB Cloete Interchange (aka Spaghetti Junction), affecting the route from Pinetown (N3 Eastbound) to Amanzimtoti (N2 Southbound). This major road network has been under significant stress for several years, with traffic volumes far exceeding the original design capacity of the EB Cloete Interchange and its feeder roads. “These closures are necessary to facilitate the vertical jacking of the …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Full closure to accommodate blasting activities near N3 Peacevale Interchange Durban, 24 January 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced full closure of the N3 national road near the Peacevale Interchange to facilitate blasting on Thursday, 13 February 2025 between 14h30 and 15h00, as part of the N3, Section 2 Realignment Project. The N3 closure will take place between the M13/N3 split and the Hammarsdale Interchange. Closures will also be done between the Meadway Road and Thousand Hills Street intersection, as well as at the Peacevale Interchange. “Our traffic accommodation team, with …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Changes in Traffic Accommodation on the N3 between Cato Ridge and Umlaas Road Pietermaritzburg, 17 January 2025 – Construction on the new wider southbound carriageway of the N3 has been proceeding well and the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will soon open this carriageway to accommodate traffic. The southbound traffic will be switched from contraflow on the northbound carriageway onto the two slow lanes (outer lanes) of the newly constructed southbound carriageway between Cato Ridge Interchange and Umlaas Road, SANRAL has announced. “This is required to complete the construction of the median barrier and …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL N2/N3 EB CLOETE UPGRADE: Road closures on the N3 to accommodate for placement of Candella Bridge Beams Durban, 15 January 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced temporary road closures on the N3 to accommodate the placement of concrete bridge beams for the new Candella Bridge. The N3 East Bound and West Bound carriageways between the EB Cloete Interchange (aka Spaghetti Junction) and Sherwood Interchange will be closed on the evenings of the 22nd to 23rd of January 2025. Work will begin with the West Bound carriageway with a full …
MEDIA RELEASE From Cape Town to Laingsburg, SANRAL drives mega road safety event on the N1 Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana at a multidisciplinary law enforcement traffic operation on the N1 outside Touwsrivier Cape Town, 22 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) this week held mega road safety activations along the N1, from Cape Town to Laingsburg. The multidisciplinary affair involved three road safety events with road users at Engen Winelands 1 Stop, Shell Ultra City Breede Valley and Engen Laingsburg 1 Stop, as well as a law …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL awards tenders worth R53 billion since beginning of financial year Pretoria, 18 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has awarded R53 billion worth of tenders across the country since the start of the current financial year on 1 April 2024. The tenders awarded are spread as follows: SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana says the latest update on tenders awarded is a major boost for the road construction industry. “SANRAL’s award of R53bn worth of tenders since 1 April 2024 is an exceptional achievement which is a testament to our …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL CEO leads site visit to the newly completed N1 sinkhole in Centurion From right: SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana with Design and Construction Manager, Tsakane Mathebula, during the site inspection of the N1 sinkhole in Centurion, Gauteng. Pretoria, 13 December 2023 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction to repair the sinkhole on the N1 near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion has been completed, easing the flow of heavy traffic ahead of the festive season. The repairs to the sinkhole on the N1 come shortly after another sinkhole on the …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL advocates responsible behaviour on the roads over the festive period Pretoria, 12 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advocates for responsible behaviour on the roads as the festive season swings into action. This is the key highlight emphasised in the roads agency’s ‘Road Safety One’ campaign, which encourages road users to take responsibility for their behaviour on the roads. SANRAL launched its mega road safety campaign on 6 December 2024 in Middleburg to road users in the Northern Region, which comprises Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the North West province. The event …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL says national road network is ready for holiday traffic and urges motorists to drive safely Pretoria, 13 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the national road network is ready for the festive season load, as traffic volumes are set to increase on all major routes across the country. SANRAL manages just less than five percent (5%) of the country’s total road network but carries up to 80% of all long-distance traffic. The increase in travellers over the festive season means road authorities will deploy significantly more resources to …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL advises motorists on planned Eastern Cape roadworks for festive season Gqeberha, 11 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is advising road users to take note of construction zones that will affect traffic flow on key routes of its Eastern Cape road network during the festive season. “With the festive season approaching and the imminent increase in traffic volumes, we are working hard to ensure that our network is safe and ready to accommodate holiday traffic,” said Mbulelo Peterson, Regional Manager for SANRAL Southern Region. Peterson said that during this time of …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY No construction activities on N2 and N3 in KwaZulu-Natal during December holidays Pietermaritzburg, 10 December 2024 – There will be no construction activities taking place on the N2 and N3 in KwaZulu-Natal from 13 December 2024 to 6 January 2024, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. “One of our main objectives with the current N2 and N3 upgrade projects is to improve travel efficiency. When complete, the combined effect of these upgrades will be quicker and more reliable travel times. While we can’t provide the full efficiency during the festive season we will …
MEDIA ALERT SANRAL engages local SMMEs regarding opportunities on R33 upgrade project to Modimolle Town Modimolle, 9 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) invites members of the media to the upcoming information session with SMMEs in Modimolle town regarding opportunities on the R33 upgrade project. The event will take place at the OR Tambo Hall, Modimolle-Mookgopong Local Municipality on 10 December 2024, from 10h00am to 12hpm. Through this initiative, the national roads agency will be engaging with the local small business owners regarding potential sub-contracting opportunities on the upgrade project of national road R33 …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY No blasting scheduled in December for the N2 upgrade between Makhanda and Fish River Pass, Eastern Cape Gqeberha, 10 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users that no blasting operations are scheduled for December 2024 on the N2 upgrade between Makhanda and Fish River Pass, in the Eastern Cape. However, please note the following road conditions and closures: Partial closures will be in effect between km 84 and km 79 with single-lane traffic flow allowed 24 hours a day until Thursday, 12 December 2024. From 12 December 2024 …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY N2 Garden Route open to traffic this festive season Cape Town, 6 December 2024 – Work on several periodic maintenance and construction projects currently underway on the N2 Garden Route will cease on Friday, 13 December 2024 to ensure that roads are open and traffic free flowing during the festive season break, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. In Plettenberg Bay, the traffic circle at the Beacon Way Intersection on the N2 is fully open to traffic in both directions. The remaining ancillary works not impeding traffic flow, will be completed in the …
MEDIA ALERT SANRAL launches mega road safety campaign to encourage road users to be vigilant on the roads this festive season Mpumalanga, 4 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) invites members of the media to the launch of its mega road safety campaign on Friday, 6 December 2024. The launch will take place along the N4 national road, which covers the route from Gauteng to the Lebombo Border post in Mpumalanga. The event will bring together key stakeholders, including the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), the Road Accident Fund (RAF), the Mpumalanga Tourism …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Phase 2 of the R336 upgrade between Nqweba and Addo, Eastern Cape Caption: The upgrade is taking place between Bezuidenhout River and Addo – the route marked red on the map. Gqeberha, 4 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has updated road users on the ongoing road upgrade project on the R336. This project extends from the Bezuidenhout River, approximately 13km from Nqweba (formerly Kirkwood) to the intersection of the R336 and R335 near Addo. The upgrade is expected to continue until November 2025. Covering 17.7km of the R336 between the km …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Surface Repairs on R75 Mati Road Intersection Gqeberha, 3 December 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users about the surface repairs on the R75 at the Mati Road intersection in Gqeberha, which commenced today (Tuesday, 3 December 2024) and will be completed on Friday, 6 December 2024. The work will be carried out under the routine road maintenance contract of the national roads within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. During this period, traffic will be impacted as one to two lanes will be affected and closed to traffic. To …
MEDIA STATEMENT More Free State provincial roads declared national roads to fall under SANRAL Caption: From left to right: Fezile Dabi Executive Mayor Cllr Dennis Khasudi, Thandeka Ngema (SANRAL Eastern Region Acting Stakeholder Relations Coordinator); Acting Premier of Free State Jabu Mbalula; Kwanele Ncalane (Eastern Region Stakeholder Coordinator) and Sipho Khoza (SANRAL Eastern Region Project Engineer) posing for a photograph at the Taking SANRAL to the people’s engagement held in Trompsburg. Free State, 4 December 2024 – Over 670 kilometres of provincial roads in the Free State have been declared national roads, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited …
MEDIA RELEASE Introduction of SANRAL road development projects lauded by Buffalo City Metro Caption: BCM Mayor Princess Faku and her team at the Project Introduction in East London East London, 1 December 2024 – The mayor of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Councillor Princess Faku, has welcomed the introduction of two road projects, as fostering socio-economic growth, not only in the metro but also in the Eastern Cape. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) recently introduced the projects to the municipal leadership including the Mayor, Municipal Manager, MMC for Infrastructure and Ward Councillors in the East London City …
MEDIA RELEASE Changes in banking systems give road users more reasons to take up a tag and reduce congestion at toll plazas Pretoria, 28 November 2024 – As changes to several banking systems come into effect, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is encouraging road users to obtain a tag ahead of the festive season holidays to assist in reducing congestion at the busy toll plazas across the country. “The holiday season means significantly more traffic on the national road network as people travel to visit family, friends and holiday destinations. Changes to banking systems and potential …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Routine road maintenance on N2 Nanaga interchange towards Makhanda- KwaMaqoma intersection, Eastern Cape Gqeberha, 28 November 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of planned routine road maintenance on the N2 National Road from the Nanaga Interchange towards the Makhanda/ KwaMaqoma (formerly Fort Beaufort intersection). The maintenance schedule is: Friday, 29 November 2024 Wednesday, 4 December 2024 Thursday, 5 December 2024 Friday, 6 December 2024 All routine road maintenance for the above dates will take place between 09h00 and 15h00. To ensure the smooth execution of the planned maintenance, …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Road users advised of N2 KwaMashu to Umdloti upgrades and road closures Durban, 28 November 2024 – A temporary slow lane closure on the N2 south of Mount Edgecombe interchange is scheduled for Sunday, 1 December 2024 to allow for pothole repairs, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. “The slow lane will be closed to traffic on Sunday, 1 December 2024 on the N2 northbound carriageway from the north of the KwaMashu Interchange until the Mount Edgecombe Interchange between 07h00 and 13h00. This closure will affect the northbound traffic only,” said Jason Lowe, …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Temporary closures on N1 near Polokwane for essential power line installation Pretoria, 28 November 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to notify motorists of temporary closures on the N1 section 26, km 12.8 N/S near Polokwane in Limpopo Province. The closure will affect the fast-lanes bi-directional (Northbound and Southbound) of the N1 to allow Eskom to install new overhead transmission power lines. To ensure the safety of workers and motorists, traffic in both directions may be briefly halted for up to 30 minutes when cables are pulled across the road. These closures …
MEDIA RELEASE Reconstruction of the slow lane on N3 from Sanctuary Road to Link Road Pietermaritzburg, 26 November 2024 – The reconstruction of the slow lane on the N3 between Sanctuary Road and Link Road will be completed before the busy December 2024 period, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. “The emergency repairs started on Monday, 25 November 2024 and are scheduled to be completed by Friday, 6 December 2024, before the December holidays start,” said Thabiso Dladla, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager. Northbound carriage way (traveling from Pietermaritzburg towards Hilton) The following sections along …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Road closed due to vehicle collision at N3 Ashburton Interchange Pietermaritzburg, 22 November 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced the temporary closure of the N3 southbound carriageway at the Ashburton interchange due to a collision between two trucks. “Emergency services have closed the N3 at Market Road to conduct clean-up operations. Traffic beyond Market Road is stationary. One of the vehicles, a car carrier, lost its load leading to the crash. No fatalities have been reported,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager. The northbound carriageway is still open to …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Road closure due to upgrade of N3 between Gladys Manzi and New England Roads Pietermaritzburg, 22 November 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform the public about the planned temporary road closure on the N3 between Gladys Manzi and New England Roads, for the installation of bridge beams to construct the new Market Road overpass bridge. The closure, which will take place on the N3 northbound, will start at 21h00 on Saturday, 23 November 2024, and will end at 05h00 on Sunday, 24 November 2024. The closure may extend to Sunday, …
MEDIA RELEASE Mbokodweni River Bridge is open to traffic Pietermaritzburg, 21 November 2024 – The Mbokodweni River Bridge on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has been reopened to traffic as of Thursday, 21 November 2024, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. The first phase of repairs has been made to the bridge after it was closed due to damage. The bridge was closed on Monday, 4 November, following damage to some of its bearings, in particular the concrete rocker bearings supporting the fourth span of the southbound bridge. President Cyril Ramaphosa inspected the damage to …
MEDIA ALERT SANRAL Hosts Taking SANRAL to the People Engagement Session in City of Ekurhuleni Pretoria, 28 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni, will host an information sharing session with small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to introduce its upcoming projects on the N3, N12, N17 and R21 national roads. Aptly titled Taking SANRAL to the People, the session will also provide an opportunity for SANRAL to unpack its sub-contracting and job opportunities, as well as share updates on its routine road maintenance (RRM) projects in …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY N3 rolling closure to facilitate tree felling operations between Market Road and New England Interchange Pietermaritzburg, March 25, 2025 – The N3 national road Northbound will be temporarily closed for 10 minutes every hour on Saturday 5 April 2025 between the hours of 9h00 and 15h00, to facilitate tree felling activities adjacent to the N3 Northbound. This work will be undertaken as part of the N3 Upgrade Project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. The N3 Northbound rolling closures will take place between the …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY For lane closures on the N2 Section 11 from Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange Eastern Cape, 24 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures will be implemented on the N2 Section 11, from the Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange, where the project is currently underway. The effective date is from 24 March 2025 until 31 March 2025. There will be a minimum of two lane closures within a 24-hour period from km 8.0 to km 12.8 on the Eastbound slow lane and km …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN MOUNT FRERE AND MOUNT AYLIFF 24th March 2025: The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2 between Mount Frere and Mount Ayliff on the 26th of March 2025 at approximately 11h00. The road will be closed during the blast for a maximum of 30 Minutes. The blasting will take place approximately 1,9 KM from Mount Frere when travelling towards Mount Ayliff. Motorists travelling From Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative routes:- Exit the N2 at the …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Upcoming road closures to accommodate repair works on N3 Townhill Pietermaritzburg, 24 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of upcoming road closures for essential repair work on deformed road sections along the N3 Town Hill, near the Peter Brown Drive Interchange. Repairs on the slow lane of national route N3, section 3, between Sanctuary Road (km 15.2) and Link Road (km 21.2), will commence on 24 March 2025. “Essential repairs will be undertaken on both the northbound and southbound carriageways to improve road safety and durability. On the northbound carriageway, …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL ENGAGES SMMES ON UPCOMING N1 AND N3 PROJECTS IN JOHANNESBURG Pretoria, 23 March 2025 – In a significant move towards fostering economic growth and empowerment, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL), in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, hosted an impactful stakeholder engagement session on Thursday, 20 March at the Roodepoort City Hall. This engagement, titled Taking SANRAL to the People, served as a platform to introduce SANRAL’s upcoming infrastructure projects on the N1 and N3 national roads, unpack subcontracting and job opportunities, and provide updates on routine road maintenance (RRM) projects in the …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Temporary Road Closure on the N3 Shongweni Interchange Durban, 19 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of road closures on the N3 national road at the Shongweni Interchange. The road closure is a result of portal beams that will be placed for the new pedestrian bridge over the N3. The placement forms part of the Kassier Road upgrade project for the new Westown development. The temporary road closures will take place as follows: N3 Northbound Carriageway Closure – traffic will divert via interchange ramps during these periods: Night Closure …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY For lane closures on the N2 Section 11 from Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange Eastern Cape, 18 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures will be implemented on the N2 Section 11, from the Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange, where the project is currently underway. The effective date is from 15 March 2025 until 21 March 2025. There will four lane closures within a 24-hour period from km 8.0 to km 12.8 on the East Bound slow lane, km 12.8 to km 8.0 …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY CONTRACT NO. SANRAL X.003-067-2024/1 ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N2 SECTION 12 KM 0.00 TO SECTION 13 KM 103.56 AND NATIONAL ROUTE R67 SECTION 2 KM 0.00 TO KM 36.19 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Surfacing Seal Works on the N2 Sections for March 2025. Eastern Cape, 18 March 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that surface seal works are planned between Colchester and Ncanarha for the following dates in March 2025. Wednesday, 19th March 2025 Thursday, 20th March 2025 Monday, 24th March 2025 Tuesday, 25th March 2025 Wednesday, 26th March …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPGRADING OF N2 NATIONAL ROUTE BETWEEN GRAHAMSTOWN AND FISH RIVER PASS: Blasting Works on N2 Sections 13 and 14 for March 2025. Eastern Cape, 17 March 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting operations are planned for the following dates in March 2025. Monday 17 March 2025 Thursday 20 March 2025 Monday 24 March 2025 Thursday 27 March 2025 All Blasting on the above dates will be at 15h00. The road will be closed on these days from 15h00, for a maximum period of one hour, up to …
MEDIA INVITE ISILO, MISUZULU KAZWELITHINI TO LEAD A HISTORIC LAUNCH OF ISANDLWANA ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT P372 Nquthu, 12 March 2025 – As guided by His Majesty, ISILO Misuzulu kaZwelithini an integrated approach involving the Offices of the King, the National Department of Transport, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), has been adopted to ensure a successful symbolic sod-turning ceremony paving the way for the beginning of the upgrade of Isandlwana main road P372. Members of the media are invited to attend this historic launch scheduled as follows Date: 14 March 2025 Time: …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL expresses condolences to lives lost on R21 bus crash PRETORIA, 11 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) wishes to express its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a devastating bus crash on the R21 this morning. The incident happened at about 6:45 am, causing major traffic congestion on the lane heading towards the O.R. Tambo International Airport. At some stage, the lane had to be closed as emergency services were attending to the scene. The number of those who perished has been confirmed as currently standing at …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY / BLASTING NOTICE Temporary Stop/Go Road Closures on the R52, Koster to N4 Rustenburg, North West Province The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of the temporary Stop and Go road closures, due to Blasting on National Road R52, from Koster to N4 Rustenburg, North West Province. The closures are necessary to facilitate the road improvement works. The details of the closure are as follows: Date: 10 March 2025 Location: km 14.1, km 21.8 & km 29.2 Time: Between 07:00 and 17:00 Duration: Stop/Go traffic management will be in …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY / BLASTING NOTICE Temporary Stop/Go Road Closures on R52 from Koster to N4 Rustenburg, North West Province The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of temporary Stop and Go road closures, due to Blasting on National Road R52 from Koster to the N4 national road in Rustenburg, North West Province. The closures are necessary to facilitate road improvement works. The details of the closure are as follows: Date: 7 March 2025 Location: km 14.1, km 21.8 & km 29.2 Time: Between 07:00 …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Full Closure of Meadway Road to accommodate placement of beams on the Sterkspruit Bridge near the N3 Peacevale Interchange Durban, 05 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of the full closure of Meadway Road from the Sterkspruit Bridge on Saturday, 08 March 2025, between 05h45 and 15h15, to facilitate the placement of concrete bridge beams on the Sterkspruit Bridge as part of the N3 Section 2 Realignment Project. The Meadway Road closure will take place between the northbound off-ramp and southbound on-ramp of the Peacevale Interchange. “Internal traffic accommodation …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY For lane closures and shoulder closures on the N2 Section 11 from Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange Eastern Cape, 28 FEBRUARY 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures and shoulder closures will be implemented on the N2 Section 11, from the Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange, where the project is currently underway. The effective date is from 25 February 2025 until 15 March 2025. There will be a minimum of two lane closures within a 24-hour period, for km16.6 to km19.5 on the East …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF ROAD FAILURE ON R61 NATIONAL ROAD BETWEEN MAGUSHENI AND MZAMBA Eastern Cape, 26 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of a road failure which occurred this morning (Wednesday) on the R61 national road between Magusheni and Mzamba in the Eastern Cape Province. The failure was caused by flood damage, which is a result of inclement weather conditions in the area. “SANRAL’s Road Routine Maintenance (RRM) team has swiftly responded to the failure; the road has been barricaded and the RRM team erected a manual …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL, BELL MOU BENEFITS N2 WILD COAST ROAD PROJECT LOCAL COMMUNITY Masakhane Group Managing Director Ayanda Notshweleka with some of the local beneficiaries who will benefit from the signed MoU between SANRAL and Bell Equipment Eastern Cape, 26 February 2024 – The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) and BELL Equipment will go a long way in improving the socio-economic conditions of communities who live alongside SANRAL’s N2 Wild Coast Road Project in the Eastern Cape, said Eastern Cape MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Xolile Nqatha. Speaking …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL’s N3 Westville to Paradise Valley Road Closures Durban, 25 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of temporary road closures on the N3 national road at the St James Avenue Interchange (Pavilion interchange) for the staging and placement of portal beams as part of the ongoing construction of the upgraded St James Avenue bridge over the N3 national road. “Construction continues on the upgraded St James Avenue Bridge, following its partial demolition at the end of March 2024. This closure is part of the ongoing progress in the upgrade …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL TO OPEN PROVINCIAL OFFICES Pretoria, 23 February 2024 – In line with its strategic decision to move the organisation from a regional-office based model to a provincial-office based one, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has embarked on a process to open offices across the country’s nine provinces. According to SANRAL’s Chief Executive Officer, Reginald Demana, opening provincial offices will allow the roads agency to better enhance its stakeholder engagement endeavours with the various provinces and municipalities that it serves. “In terms of the SANRAL Act of 1998, which points out our distinct …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF CLOSURE ON R555 NATIONAL ROAD BETWEEN MIDDLEBURG AND WITBANK Pretoria, 21 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of a road closure caused by flood damage on the R555 national road between Middleburg and Witbank in Mpumalanga Province. “The closure is caused by excessive rains which have recently affected the province. A SANRAL team is currently on site attending to the matter and has barricaded the area and implemented traffic accommodation measures,” said Mabuyi Mhlanga, SANRAL’s Provincial Manager for Mpumalanga Province. SANRAL appeals for road …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF CLOSURE ON R40 NATIONAL ROAD BETWEEN WHITE RIVER AND HAZYVIEW Pretoria, 21 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of a road closure caused by flood damage on the R40 national road between White River and Hazyview in Mpumalanga Province. The closure is caused by recent inclement weather conditions in the province. “The closure of the R40 national road is caused by a slip on the road, which is a hazard for motorists. We have barricaded the area with heavy delineators as temporary measures to …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Full Road Closure to accommodate relocation of Eskom power lines on the N3 between Key Ridge and Hammarsdale Interchange Durban, 20 February 2025 – The N3 national road will be fully closed on Sunday, 09 March 2025, between the hours of 08h45 and 11h00, to allow the relocation of Eskom Lines on the N3 between Key Ridge and the Hammarsdale Interchange to happen. This relocation is part of the N3 Section 2 Realignment Project, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. The closure will take place between the M13/N3 split and the Hammarsdale Interchange. …
Traffic Advisory SANRAL Freeway Management Systems (FMS) – NMB Section The erection of concrete poles along the N2 between Bay West Interchange and Linton Grange interchange. Eastern Cape, 19 February 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers of the erection of 16m long precast concrete poles along the N2 between Bay West/Hunters Retreat Interchange and Samantha/Linton Grange Interchange, starting on Thursday, 20th February 2025. This first portion of the Freeway Management Systems (FMS) project has seven poles which must be erected and an estimated duration of approximately three to four weeks. During …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Temporary road closures on N3 for the placement of steel beams for the new Rockdale bridge Durban, 19 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of temporary road closures on the N3 between St James Avenue Interchange and the EB Cloete Interchange. The road closures are a result of the placement and installation of steel beams as part of the ongoing construction of the new Rockdale Bridge over the N3 at Rockdale Road. “Construction continues on the new Rockdale Bridge, following its demolition at the end of August 2024. This …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF FLOOD DAMAGED ROADS IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE Pretoria, 17 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of flood damage caused by inclement weather conditions on some of its national road network in Limpopo Province. “The R529 national road section between Giyani and Tzaneen, the R518 national road between Mokopane and Marken, the national road R33 between Lephalale and Vaalwater, the national road R573 between Moteti and Oorloog as well as the R524 national road between Makhado and Thohoyandou have all been affected. “The R529 national road …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SANRAL N2/N3 EB CLOETE UPGRADE ROAD CLOSURES Pietermaritzburg, 12 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announces road closure on the N3 EB Cloete Interchange, affecting the flyover bridge from Durban central business district (N3 Westbound) to King Shaka International Airport for the installation and placement of barriers along the affected route. “These closures are essential to enable barrier placement and support the ongoing work to widen and raise the bridge, a critical element of SANRAL’s extensive upgrade of the EB Cloete Interchange,” said Corné Roux, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Engineer. SANRAL appreciates …
MEDIA RELEASE SANRAL announces toll tariff adjustment effective 1 March 2025 Pretoria, 10 February 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) hereby notifies the public of the adjustment to the toll tariffs effective from 1 March 20254. The tariffs are adjusted annually in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as obtained from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The annual toll tariffs will increase by 4.84%, as published in the Government Gazette of 7 February 2025. This rate is less than last year’s 6.25% adjustment. SANRAL’s General Manager for Communications and Marketing, Vusi Mona, explained that …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Temporary Turning Restrictions at N2 Beacon Way Intersection in Plettenberg Bay Western Cape, 06 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to inform road users that there will be short term changes to the traffic flow through the construction works area at the Beacon Way Intersection on the N2 in Plettenberg Bay for a few days in the second week of February 2025. In order for the Contractor to complete the asphalt layers around the circle and into Beacon Way, they must deviate traffic in the area around the circle and …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY For lane closures and shoulder closures on the N2 Section 11 from Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange Eastern Cape, 04 FEBRUARY 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures and shoulder closures will be implemented on the N2 Section 11, from the Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange, where the project is currently underway. The effective date is from 04 February 2025 until 28 February 2025. There will be a minimum of three lane closures within a 24-hour period, for km19.4 to km22.8 on the West …