Eastern Cape, 19 June 2026: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users and surrounding communities that blasting activities will be carried out on the R61 Section 6 between KM 74 and KM 77, on the stretch between Baziya and All Saints, on Wednesday, 24th of June 2026, between 13h00 and 15h00.

To ensure the safety of road users and to allow adequate time for blasting and clean-up operations, the road will be temporarily closed for approximately one hour.

Please note that there are no suitable alternative routes within this section. Alternative routes, including the N2, will result in significantly longer travel times than the anticipated waiting period during the road closure.

“Motorists are asked to plan their trips accordingly and to exercise caution when using the road,” said Kayakazi Mafuta, SANRAL Eastern Cape’s Acting Provincial Head.
SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.
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