The R61 national route, between Coghlan and Baziya, in the Eastern Cape will be closed due to blasting scheduled to take place on three days in May between 1:45pm to 2:15pm.
Blasting is scheduled on the R61 National Route on the following days:
| Date | Time | Area |
| Wednesday, 4 May | 2pm | Mputi |
| Wednesday, 11 May | 2pm | Empindweni |
| Thursday, 12 May | 2pm | Baziya Mission |
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) appeals to people living within a 600m radius of the blast area to gather at specific points for evacuation by Aveng Grinaker – LTA busses.
Residents will have to meet at the evacuation gathering points at 1:30 pm. The busses will drop off residents at about 2:45 pm.
“The community liaison officer and ward councillors will notify residents of the evacuation gathering points,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Southern Regional Manager.
SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.