Pietermaritzburg, 17 June 2026 –The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of the temporary and partial closure of the Market Road interchange for the casting of concrete for the new N3 Market Road Overpass Bridge deck. This work will be undertaken as part of the N3 upgrade project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange
“Construction continues on the Market Road interchange. Completion of the new bridge will signify a major milestone and bring us a step closer to opening of the upgraded interchange,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Geometrics Specialist Engineer.

The temporary closure will take place as follows:

• From 20:00, Friday 26 June to 06:00, Saturday 27 June 2026
o The N3 Southbound offramp to Market Road (from Pmb Central/North to Mkondeni, Scottsville, Cleland) will be fully closed
o The onramp from Market Road to the N3 Southbound (from Mkondeni, Scottsville, Cleland to Durban) will be fully closed

Note that the N3 will remain fully open during the ramp closures. The Cleland Road temporary southbound onramp (opposite Hayfields mall entrance from Cleland Road) from will remain open for light vehicles (< 3t).

As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans will be in place.

Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period or find suitable staging areas to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes.

All road-users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual.
“We understand that these road closures cause major disruption and have planned them to take place at times when the disruption is minimised. Emergency services and traffic management are advised to make use of alternative routing. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.” said Lowe.
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ALTERNATIVE ROUTES:
For road users who want to use the Market Road On- or Offramps, the available alternative route will be via the New England Interchange along R56 and R103