Eastern Cape, 17 August 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, specifically 100 metres off the R61on the left-hand-side at Borrow pit 1, between KM 73,5 and KM 76, located on the stretch between Baziya and All Saints, between 13h00 and 15h00 on the following dates:

• Monday 24th August 2026
• Monday 7th September 2026

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 Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

-ENDS

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