Blasting scheduled at the MR 0688 and MR 0690 in eQonce

Eastern Cape, 22 May 2023: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise travellers that controlled blasting is scheduled to take place at the corner of the MR 0688 and MR 0690 in eQonce (formerly King Williams Town) at 3pm on Thursday, 25 May 2023.
The MR 0688 and MR 690 are currently closed.

The alternative routes through eQonce are as follows:
• Motorists travelling from East London on the N2 into eQonce will not be affected.
• Motorists travelling from Bhisho to East London may take the R63 to eQonce then proceed to the N2 to East London.

“Motorists are asked to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when making use of the roads. We apologise for any inconvenience caused,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Southern Regional Manager.