TRAFFIC ADVISORY
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON N3 GLADYS MANZI TO NEW ENGLAND ROAD
Pietermaritzburg, 3 April 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) informs road users of a temporary road closure of the N3 Market Road Overpass Bridge to facilitate the casting of concrete for the new bridge. The temporary overnight road closure will happen from 20:00 on Thursday 10 April to 06:00 on Friday 11 April. This work will be undertaken as part of the N3 Upgrade Project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange.
The following closures will be implemented:
- N3 Southbound Market Road offramp to Mkondeni, Scottsville, Cleland
-From 20:00 on Thursday 10 April to 06:00 on Friday 11 April
- N3 Southbound Market Road onramp to Durban
-From 20:00 on Thursday 10 April to 06:00 on Friday 11 April
The available alternative routes will be via the New England Road Interchange or the R103 (via Polly Shorts) as indicated on the diagram below:
The closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information of the new time will be issued. “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. Our traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), will manage and monitor the closures for their full duration” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu Natal Geometrics Specialist Engineer.