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MEDIA RELEASE

SANRAL to Fix R21 Sinkhole in Olifantsfontein

 

Gauteng, 17 July 2025– The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is ready to fix an emergency sinkhole located at Km 0.3 on section 2 of the R21 national road, northbound in Olifantsfontein. The urgent repair project, valued at R154 million, will not only fix a major road hazard but also open doors for job creation, training, and empowerment to locals.

The sinkhole has raised safety concerns for road users traveling in and out of Olifantsfontein and surrounding areas. The roads agency has appointed Terra Strata Construction as the main contractor to carry out the critical repair works for a period of 11 months. The project is currently in its mobilisation phase, sourcing SMMEs and labourers and preparing for site establishment. Construction is expected to start mid-September.

SANRAL’s Provincial Head for Gauteng province, Progress Hlahla, noted that this is the second sinkhole to be fixed in the vicinity of the Olifantsfontein interchange. “This area has dolomite rock which increases the risk of sinkhole formation. In this regard, SANRAL continues to closely monitor its roads and will act to mitigate any risks to road users. While repairs are underway, there will be some traffic disruptions, but SANRAL will endeavour to minimize the impact to motorists” said Hlahla.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement SMME information session, convened together with the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, in Kempton Park on Friday, Nontobeko Mathenjwa, who is a SANRAL Project Manager in the Gauteng province, highlighted the scope of works and opportunities that the project will bring to locals.

“The project scope includes drilling boreholes, compact grouting, and resurfacing the road after the sinkhole repairs. But what makes this project even more meaningful is the intentional inclusion of SMMEs, local labourers, community members and development of designated groups”.

“The project’s contractor participation goals are designed to empower SMMEs and support inclusive economic growth. We encourage participation from targeted enterprises with CIDB grades 1 to 4 and, there are also opportunities for unskilled labourers from the local community” said Mathenjwa.

Elaborating on the opportunities, Mathenjwa also said the project has work packages that do not require CIDB registration for wider economic inclusion. These include services such as security provision, employee transport, diesel supply, mobile toilets, accommodation of traffic, and plant hire.

“To further support development and sustainability of local businesses, training will be offered to SMMEs involved in the project, to better equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for future opportunities in the industry. All training will include both theory and practical on-site components to ensure hands on experience” added Mathenjwa.

In addition to project specific training, community members from the affected area will have access to training opportunities for the duration of the project. Through the project, SANRAL will also create space for FET college students, in-service trainees, and candidate engineers to receive the practical experience they require to complete their studies and grow professionally.

SANRAL remains committed to safe roads, empowered communities, and a transformed construction industry.

SMMEs are encouraged to stay informed about upcoming tender opportunities by visiting the SANRAL electronic supplier desk website on www.sanralesdd.co.za.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

PARTIAL FAST LANE CLOSURES ON N3 KEY RIDGE TO HAMMARSDALE INTERCHANGE

Durban, 15 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of a planned partial fast lane closure on the N3 northbound between Key Ridge and the Hammarsdale Interchange. The closure will take place on 2 August 2025, from 09h00 to 15h00, to allow for the surveying of traffic lanes as part of the N3 Section 2 Realignment Project.

“Fast lane closures will be necessary between the N3/M13 and Hammarsdale interchanges for the survey of existing traffic lanes. The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), with the assistance of our contractor’s traffic accommodation team, will manage and monitor traffic during these closures” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

Lane Closure Details:

Saturday, 2 August 2025
09:00 to 9:15 – Close the N3 fast lane.
09:15 to 14:45 – Survey of existing fast lane.
14:45 to 15:00 – Reopen N3.

The R103 will be available as an alternative route during the closures. Should high volumes of vehicles utilize the alternative route substantial delays are, however, likely as the R103 is unable to handle the same volume of traffic as the N3.

“We ask motorists to be patient during the closure and to plan and adjust their route trips to accommodate the closure whilst adhering to speed limits. SANRAL apologies to the motoring public for any inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during road construction,” said Lowe.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: BLASTING NOTICE

CONTRACT SANRAL R.052-030-2020/1: Temporary Stop/Go Road Closures on the R52, Koster
to N4 Rustenburg, North West Province

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of the temporary Stop/Go road closures, due to blasting on the R52 national road, Section 3, from Koster (km 0.0) to N4 Rustenburg (km 38.70). These closures are necessary to facilitate the road improvement works and are in place only during the day as indicated below.

Closure Details:

• Date: 18 July 2025
• Location: km 5.5
• Time: Between 14:00 and 16:00
• Duration: Stop/Go traffic management will be in operation, leading to potential delays of up to 30 minutes during peak hours.
• Closure Lengths: The closure lengths may vary but should not exceed 5km unless required for safety reasons.

“SANRAL advises motorists to plan their trips accordingly and appreciate your patience and cooperation during these essential road upgrades. SANRAL remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our national roads. Motorists are requested to please adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings when applicable. It is not only for your own safety but also for the persons working at the closures and the construction workers within the work zones,” said Mirriam
Mosia, SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the North West.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and the roads agency remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our national roads.

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MEDIA RELEASE

KWAZULU NATAL’S UGU DISTRICT TO BECOME MAJOR CONSTRUCTION SITE

Project Manager Samantha Dladla gave an update of SANRAL’s projects in the Ugu District

KwaZulu-Natal, 11 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited’s (SANRAL) ongoing effort to make KwaZulu-Natal Province a construction site has taken a notch up, owing to the planned upgrade of 66 kilometres of the N2 national road from Mtamvuna River to the Hibberdene Interchange in the Ugu District Municipality in next three to five years.

SANRAL, whose distinct mandate is to manage the country’s national road network, will inject an estimated R13 billion into this part of KwaZulu-Natal. This will translate into almost 7000 job opportunities for local SMMEs and community members, assisting them to provide for their families, as well as equipping them with the necessary skills and training in the roads construction industry.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement session that SANRAL convened together with the Ray Nkonyane Local Municipality in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, this week, Samantha Dladla, a project manager for SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal office, said that the Mtamvuna River to the Hibberdene Interchange project is a flagship project for SANRAL in the province.

“The construction work that will be done over this project will be over six packages. The first package includes dualling of the CH Mitchell Bridge, which is in the south of Port Edward and spans the Mtamvuna River. The bridge connects KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape Province.”

“The second package will be from Mtamvuma to Port Edward, the third will be from Port Edward to Mpenjati River, the fourth will be from Mpenjati River to Mbizana River, the fifth will be from Mbizana River to Marburg, and the six package will be from the Mtentweni Interchange to the Hibberdene Interchange,” said Dladla.

Dladla also said that this project is significant because it forms part of SANRAL’s flagship N2 Wild Coast Project. The N2 Wild Coast Road project spans from East London to the Mtamvuna River on the border of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The project is endorsed by the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC) as a catalyst for economic development in the region. It is a major project for the province and forms part of government’s 18 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS). The project is SIP3, South-Eastern node and Corridor Development, and it be a catalyst to uplift economic growth and development in both the Eastern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal.

“SANRAL has also embarked on community development projects in this part of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The scope of work on these projects includes construction of pedestrian walkways along the N2 corridor, pedestrian access infrastructure from Izingolweni to Mthusi, as well as general community development between Izingolweni and Murchison. Through these projects, SANRAL has invested R450 million, with an estimated R58 million to be invested on subcontracting opportunities. About 330 job opportunities will also be created,” added Dladla.

Kwanele Ncalane, SANRAL’s stakeholder coordinator for KwaZulu-Natal, assured community members present at the stakeholder engagement session that SANRAL, working through the Project Liaison Committee (PLC), will continue to ensure that information is shared and that there is ongoing transparency on matters relating to subcontracting, project execution and employment of local community members.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Pavement Layer Repairs on the N1 Section 20 Northbound at km 41.0 – km 50.0

Pretoria, 10 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that pavement layer repair works will be done on the N1national road section 20 at km 41.0 – km 50.0. The repairs will require the shifting of traffic on the Northbound carriageway (from Winnie Mandela Interchange to Buccleuch Interchange) from three slow lanes to two fast lanes. The traffic shift is currently planned to occur from 9am to 3pm on the 12th of July 2025 to the 24th of July 2025.

Alternative routes that can be taken include the Winnie Mandela Interchange / R511 as shown on the next page.

SANRAL urges road users to:
•Plan their trips accordingly.
•Adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings, and
•Exercise patience and caution while navigating the affected area.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and the roads agency remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our national roads.

 

N1-20, Pavement Layer Repair Northbound – Lane Closures – PROPOSED DETOUR ROUTES

RE-ISSUE TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY NIGHTTIME ROAD CLOSURES NEAR N3 MARKET ROAD INTERCHANGE FOR REMOVAL OF STEEL BRIDGE BEAMS

 

Pietermaritzburg, 09 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of scheduled temporary nighttime road closures for the removal of the steel bridge beams at the new Market Road overpass bridge, as part of the N3 Section 3 Upgrade Project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange.

The closures will be scheduled as follows:

• N3 Northbound closure: From Saturday 12 July 2025 at 21:00 to Sunday 13 July 2025 at 05:00
• N3 Southbound closure: From Sunday 13 July 2025 at 21:00 to Monday 14 July 2025 at 05:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The available alternative routes are:

• N3 Northbound: Alternative via Market Road offramp then temporary onramp back onto the N3 i.e. a minor deviation.
• N3 Southbound: Alternative via Market Road offramp, then left onto R103 to Ashburton, left onto Pope Ellis Drive and back onto the N3 via Ashburton Interchange

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Our traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), have carefully planned the closures and will manage and monitor them for their full duration” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

“We understand that these road closures cause major disruption so have planned them to take place at times when the disruption is minimised. 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. Light vehicle traffic, as well as 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.

MEDIA ALERT

SANRAL engages local SMMEs regarding opportunities on R21 Sinkhole and N17 improvement project in Ekurhuleni

Pretoria, 9 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) invites members of the media to the upcoming information session with SMMEs in the City of Ekurhuleni, regarding opportunities on the R21 Sinkhole and N17 improvement project.

Through this initiative, the national roads agency will be engaging with the local Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) regarding potential sub-contracting opportunities on the R21 Sinkhole and N17 resurfacing project. This is part of SANRAL’s efforts to fast-track transformation and economic participation in the construction industry.

SANRAL Project Managers will be available to engage the media on site for interviews after the session.

The details of the session are as follows:

Date: 11 July 2025
Time: 10h30 – 13h30
Venue: Wynand Marais Hall in Birchleigh, Kempton Park
RSVP: Lerato Moloi on 067 598 3456 or moloil@nra.co.za

Members of the media are invited to attend.

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RE-ISSUE TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY NIGHTTIME ROAD CLOSURE ON N2 KWAMASHU TO MT EDGECOMBE INTERCHANGE FOR INSTALLATION OF GANTRIES

Durban, 07 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of temporary nighttime road closure on the N2 northbound carriageway between the Kwamashu and Mount Edgecombe Interchanges to install two overhead sign gantries which span 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 uMdloti,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

The temporary road closure will take place as follows:

Closure Details:

N2 Northbound Carriageway (Durban to King Shaka International Airport)

From: 19:00 on Saturday, 12 July 2025 to 07:00 on Sunday, 13 July 2025

• Please note: The fast lane of the N2 southbound carriageway will also be closed during the above-mentioned times to provide the construction team with a safe working area.

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 provided below to assist motorists in navigating around the affected section.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their patience and cooperation as we work to improve South Africa’s national road network. “We urge all road users to plan ahead and, where possible, depart earlier than usual. Operators of heavy vehicles and trucks are advised to delay travel during the closure or make use of suitable staging areas to prevent congestion. Public transport providers are requested to ensure their drivers are informed of the closure,” said Lowe.

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Pavement Layer Repairs on the N1 Section 20 Northbound at km 36.0 – km 42.0

Gauteng, 4 July 2025- The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that pavement layer repairs will be done on the N1 national road section 20 at km 36.0 – km 42.0. The repairs will require shifting of traffic on the northbound carriageway (from Malibongwe Interchange to Winnie Mandela Interchange) from the two slow lanes to two fast lanes. The traffic shift is currently planned to occur from 9am to 3pm on the 5 July 2025 to 10 July 2025.

Alternative routes that can be taken include the Malibongwe Interchange and R512 as shown on the next page.

SANRAL urges road users to:

• Plan their trips accordingly.
• Adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings, and
• Exercise patience and caution while navigating the affected area.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and the roads agency remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our national roads.

 

N1-20, Pavement Layer Repair Northbound – Lane Closures – PROPOSED DETOUR ROUTES