TRAFFIC ADVISORY
N3 closure to facilitate blasting activities at the Ashburton and Lynnfield Interchanges
Pietermaritzburg, 22 August 2024 – The N3 will be fully closed for thirty minutes on 27 August 2024 between 14h30 and 15h00 to facilitate blasting next to the N3 at Ashburton and Lynnfield (Lion Park) Interchanges, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.
This work will be undertaken as part of the N3 Upgrade Projects from Lynnfield Interchange to Gladys Manzi Road upgrades.
“The N3 closure will take place between the Umlaas Road and Market Road Interchanges. Closures will also be necessary on the R103 at Lynnfield Interchange and Pope Ellis Drive at Ashburton Interchange in the vicinity of the blasting activities,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.
Our traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), will monitor the diversion of traffic during the closure.
The full road closure will take place as follows:
27 August 2024, Tuesday
14h30 to 14h45 – Close N3 at Umlaas Road and Market Road, R103 at Lynnfield Interchange and secondary road and blast.
14h45 to 15h00 – Clean up any debris on all roads.
15h00 – Reopen N3, R103 and secondary road for all vehicles.
“As one of the blasts occurs on the R103 in close proximity to the N3 Lynnfield interchange, there is no alternative route on which to divert traffic. A 30-minute delay will be inevitable as both the R103 and N3 will both be closed for the duration of the blast and any clearing of debris necessary,” said Lowe.
The closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information about the new time and date will be issued.
“Motorists are urged to plan and adjust their routes to avoid reaching the closure between the advertised times. They are further urged to remain patient during the closure and follow the directions of the traffic enforcement officials. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.” said Lowe.
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