TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Temporary lane closures on N2 in Pongola and Nseleni

Pongola, 16 September 2024 – Various activities including line marking, removal of barriers, bridge joint repairs and repairs are due to take place on N2, on the Pongola and Nseleni river bridges.

These repairs form part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance, the South African National Road Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

“As part of the casting of concrete parapet process (building the concrete barrier on the bridge), temporary lane closures with stop-and-go control will be implemented,” said Serisha Sukraj, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.

The dates for the Pongola River Bridge closures are:

16 September 2024 (Northbound) from 09h00 to 14h00
17 September 2024 (Northbound) from 09h00 to 14h00
18 September 2024 (Southbound) from 09h00 to 14h00
The date for the Nseleni River Bridge closures are:
21 September 2024 (Southbound) from 09h00 to 14h00

Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly and allow for extra travel time, especially when accessing travel hubs such as airports.

Sukraj advised, “We further appeal to road users to adhere to the road signs and speed limit when approaching and travelling through the construction site. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and asks for your understanding as we work to maintain our infrastructure assets.”

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