TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY NIGHTTIME ROAD CLOSURE ON N2 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN MT EDGECOMBE AND SIBAYA INTERCHANGE

Durban, 11 November 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announces a temporary nighttime road closure on the N2 northbound carriageway between the Mount Edgecombe and Sibaya Interchanges to install one overhead sign gantry which spans the N2.

“Construction is getting to an advanced stage on the N2 and now requires installation of road sign gantries. This closure is part of the ongoing upgrade process for the N2 between KwaMashu and Mdloti,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

The temporary road closure will take place as follows:

• N2 North Bound (travelling from Durban to King Shaka Internation Airport) Carriageway Closure from Mount Edgecombe Interchange and Sibaya Interchange:

o From 19:00 on Saturday, 15 November 2025 to 03:00 on Sunday, 16 November 2025

Note that the N2 South Bound (travelling from King Shaka International Airport to Durban) carriageway will remain unaffected.

As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans are in place and motorists using this section of the N2 will notice that signage, barriers, and traffic calming are currently being installed.

A detailed alternative route guide is included below. Please note that heavy motor vehicles cannot reach the M4 through Umhlanga due to the tight turns. Such vehicles will have to use the R102 to Verulam if they have not joined the M4 before the Mount Edgecombe Interchange. The R102 to Verulam detour will significantly increase travel time.

“All road-users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual. Trucks and heavy vehicle operators are advised to delay their trips over this period if possible or find suitable staging areas to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure that their drivers are aware of the closure,” said Lowe.

Figure 2: Alternate Route Road Map