TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Road closures on Gladys Manzi to New England Road upgrades
Pietermaritzburg, 21 October 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced temporary road closures for the installation of bridge beams as part of construction of the New Market Road overpass bridge.
Details are:
- N3 Northbound closure: From 21:00 on Saturday, 26 October 2024 to 05:00 on Sunday, 27 October 2024
- N3 Southbound closure: From 21:00 on Sunday, 27 October 2024 to 05:00 on Monday, 28 October 2024
The available alternative routes are:
- N3 Northbound: Alternative via Market Road off-ramp then temporary on-ramp back onto N3 i.e. a minor deviation.
- N3 Southbound: Alternative via Market Road off-ramp then R103 to Ashburton Interchange.
“The traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), have carefully planned the closures and will manage and monitor them for their full duration,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.
Increased traffic volumes can be expected at the Market Road interchange as well as the roads leading to them.
“Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period and/or find suitable staging areas to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternative routes affecting their commuter routings,” said Lowe.
“Light vehicle traffic, as well as emergency services and traffic management, are advised to make use of alternative routes. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.”
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