UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Full closure on the N3 to facilitate blasting activities at the Market Road Overpass Bridge

Pietermaritzburg, 3 August 2024 – The N3 will be fully closed on 15 and 19 August 2024 between the hours of 14h30 and 15h00 and not on 5 and 7 August as previously reported. This is to facilitate blasting next to the N3 Market Road Overpass Bridge, the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

“This work forms part of the N3 Section 3 upgrade project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange. The rolling closure from both sides of the N3 north and southbound will take place between the Ashburton and New England Road Interchanges,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.

Closures will also be necessary on Market Road at Van Eck Place and Alan Paton Ave at Blackburrow Road in the vicinity of the blasting activities.

“Our traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), will monitor the diversion of traffic during all sessions,” Lowe added.

The R103, which is accessed via the New England Road Interchange then Washington Road, will be available as an alternative route during the blasting. Substantial delays are likely as the R103 is unable to handle the same volume of traffic as the N3.

The closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information on the new time will be issued.

Lowe said, “Motorists are urged to remain patient during the closure and are advised to plan and adjust their routes while adhering to speed limits. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.”

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