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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N2 NORTH BOUND BETWEEN SEZELA INTERCHANGE AND PARK RYNIE INTERCHANGE

Durban, 12 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of temporary road closures on the N2 north bound between Sezela Interchange and Park Rynie Interchange for installation of a pipe bridge onto the N2 Umzinto River Bridge as part of the new South Coast Water Pipeline.

“The construction of the South Coast Pipeline by uMngeni-uThukela Water will bring much needed relief in terms of water supply to the south coast region of Kwa-Zulu Natal. In order to complete this project, a pipe bridge will be installed onto the existing N2 Umzinto River Bridge. This will require multiple road closures lasting approximately 60 minutes each so that the pipe bridge structure can be lifted into place.” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal Geometrics Specialist Engineer.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

• Morning closure

–N2 North Bound (Port Shepstone to Durban): Daily from 05:00 to 6:00, Wednesday, 24 September 2025 to Wednesday, 15 October 2025

• Afternoon closure

–N2 North Bound (Port Shepstone to Durban): Daily from 15:00 to 16:00, Wednesday, 24 September 2025 to Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Light motor vehicles can divert off the N2 and onto the R102 at the Sezela Interchange and rejoin the N2 at the Park Rynie Interchange. Due to potential safety risks heavy motor vehicles will be stacked on the N2 for the duration of the closures.

“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 the 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.” said Lowe.

Traffic accommodation teams with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), have carefully planned the closures and will manage and monitor them for their full duration. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major infrastructure construction.

The closure locations and a detailed alternative route guide is included below:

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

N2 North Bound (Port Shepstone to Durban):

• N2 North bound fully closed at the Umzinto River Bridge

The available alternative route to traffic:

1. R102 Northbound: A detour will be in place at the Sezela Interchange for Light Motor Vehicles only, to join the R102. Light Motor Vehicles can rejoin the N2 Northbound at the Park Rynie Interchange.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF EDEN ROAD AS PART OF N3 WESTVILLE TO PARADISE VALLEY UPGRADE

Durban, 10 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise road users of the temporary road closure of Eden Road, between 10 Eden Road (Blood Bank Road) and Oxford Road, for bridge staging as part of the ongoing construction of the upgraded M13 Paradise Valley On and off ramp bridges.

“Construction is progressing on the M13 Paradise Valley Interchange upgrade. This closure is necessary to support the broader upgrade of the N3 between Westville and Paradise Valley. Access for residents and visitors to the Paradise Valley Nature Reserve will be maintained via a newly constructed access road,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Geometrics Specialist Engineer.

The temporary road closure will take place as follows:

• Road section affected: Eden Road between 10 Eden Road (Blood Bank Road) and Oxford Road
• Closure period: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 – Saturday, 14 November 2026
• Alternative access: A new access road will be opened from the M13 Westbound (Durban to Pinetown) carriageway, with full directional signage in place before the closure begins.

CLOSURE LOCATION:

Eden Road:

• Eden Road closed between 10 Eden Rd (Blood Bank Rd) and Oxford Road.
• Access into Eden Road shall be via the M13 Westbound Carriageway, a new access will be created to enter and exit Eden Road.

 

Figure 1: Detour Routes

“SANRAL understands the negative impact any road closure has on the travelling public and appreciates the support received from those affected by this temporary closure,” added Lowe

 

MEDIA ALERT
INTENT TO TOLL BEITBRIDGE PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS

Limpopo,5 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), invites members of the media to attend the Intent to Toll Beitbridge Public Consultation sessions.

The Minister of Transport Ms Barbara Creecy recently approved the intent to toll Beitbridge (the border post and bridge between South Africa and Zimbabwe). SANRAL, as the implementing agency, will be facilitating comprehensive engagement sessions aimed at the general public, the Border Post stakeholders, other state-owned entities like the Border Management Authority (BMA), South African Revenue Services (SARS), Cross-Border Road and Traffic Agency (C-BRTA), and affected municipalities and provincial departments in Limpopo.

This is in line with Section 27 of the SANRAL Act, 7 of 1998 and will provide the public with an opportunity to comment and make inputs on the proposal.

SANRAL’s Provincial Head for Limpopo, Madoda Mthembu will be available to engage the media after each session.

The details of the sessions are as follows:

RSVP: Lerato Moloi on 067 598 3456 or moloil@nra.co.za

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN KWABHACA AND EMAXESIBENI

4 September 2025: The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2 national road between KwaBhaca and EmaXesibeni on the 10th of September 2025.

The blast will take place at approximately 17,5 km from KwaBhaca when travelling towards EmaXesibeni.

Motorists travelling from Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative route:

Exit the N2 at Kokstad and onto the R56 route towards Matatiele to Nqanarhu via Tlokoeng and then take the R396 route to Tsolo and the N2 or via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha. Similarly, motorists travelling from Mthatha towards Kokstad may consider using the same route.

The shortest alternative route is 69 kilometres longer and may add approximately 50 minutes to your trip between Mthatha and Kokstad.

“Motorists are asked to plan their trips, accordingly, consider alternative routes and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape’s Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N3 BETWEEN MARKET ROAD AND LYNNFIELD PARK INTERCHANGE

 Durban, 21 August 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announces an update to the temporary road closures on the N3 between Market Road Interchange and Lynnfield Park Interchange for the placing of bridge beams for the second new bridge as part of the ongoing construction of the new Ashburton Interchange.

“Construction of one of the two new bridges over the N3 at Ashburton Interchange has been completed and is open to traffic. The old bridge has been demolished and now construction of the second new bridge over the N3 is commencing. This closure is part of the ongoing progress in the upgrade of the Ashburton Interchange and surrounding roads,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

• N3 South Bound (Pietermaritzburg to Durban) Closure: From 20:00, Saturday, 06 September 2025 to 05:00, on Sunday, 07 September 2025
• N3 North Bound (Durban to Pietermaritzburg) Rolling Closure: From 20:00, Saturday, 06/09/2025, to 20;15 Saturday 06/09/2025
• N3 North Bound (Durban to Pietermaritzburg) Closure: From 20:00, Sunday, 07 September 2025 to 05:00, on Monday, 08 September 2025

Local residents are advised that local access remains in place on Pope Ellis Drive, but under Stop and Go control.

“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 the 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.

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.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.” continued Lowe.

The closure locations and a detailed alternative route guide is included below:

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

N3 South Bound Closures (Pietermaritzburg to Durban):

• N3 South Bound fully closed at Market Road Interchange. The Off Ramp to Mkondeni remains open.
• N3 South Bound On Ramp from Market Road to Durban is fully closed.

N3 North Bound Closures (Durban to Pietermaritzburg):

• N3 North Bound fully closed at Lynnfield Park Interchange. The Off Ramp to Lynnfield Park remains open.
• N3 North Bound On Ramp from Lynnfield Park to Pietermaritzburg is fully closed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The available alternative routes to traffic are:

1. R103 Southbound: A detour will be in place at Market Road Interchange where the traffic will be directed off the N3, up the Off Ramp and onto Market Road. The traffic will continue left onto the R103 (CB Downes Rd) and stay on the R103 for approximately 10km to Lynnfield Park Interchange and rejoin the N3 southbound at Lynnfield Park Interchange.
2. R103 Northbound: A detour will be in place at Lynnfield Park Interchange where the traffic will be directed off the N3 and onto the R103. Traffic will continue on the R103 for approximately 10km (up Polly Shorts) to Market Road Intersection. The detour will continue right onto Market Road and rejoin the N3 northbound at Market Road Interchange.
3. Pope Ellis Drive will be controlled via Stop and Go for residents only. Temporary traffic control devices will be in place to control traffic in the most efficient way possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SANRAL invites the public to participate in the upcoming Intent to Toll Beitbridge Public Consultations.

These sessions are in line with Section 27 of the SANRAL Act, 7 of 1998.
These engagements will provide the public with an opportunity to comment and make inputs in relation to the Intent to Toll Beitbridge.

To attend the sessions in person or virtually, please RSVP here or by scanning the QR code.

In terms of Section 27(4)(a)(ii) of the said Act all interested persons are hereby invited to comment and make written representations, by 19 September 2025 to beitbridge@nra.co.za

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY RAMP CLOSURES ON N2/N3 EB CLOETE INTERCHANGE

Durban, 01 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of the upcoming temporary closures of some of the ramps at EB Cloete Interchange. These closures are required to facilitate excavation and foundational works beneath the ramps, as part of the ongoing EB Cloete Interchange upgrade project.

The closures will take place over four separate weekends, with each scheduled from Saturday evening to early Monday morning to minimise weekday traffic disruption.

“These works are part of the broader improvements to the Interchange. The temporary closures are necessary to accommodate construction activity in a safe and controlled manner,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu Natal Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

Scheduled closures:

• Closure 1:
• N2 Northbound to N3 Eastbound (from Amanzimtoti to Durban CBD): Closed from 18:00, Saturday 06 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 08 September 2025
• N2 Northbound to N3 Westbound (from Amanzimtoti to Pietermaritzburg): Closed from 22:00, Saturday 06 September 2025 to 06:00, Sunday 07 September 2025
• Closure 2:
• N2 Southbound to N3 Westbound (from Umhlanga to Pietermaritzburg): Closed from 18:00, Saturday 13 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 15 September 2025
• Closure 3:
• N2 Northbound to N3 Eastbound (from Amanzimtoti to Durban CBD): Closed from 18:00, Saturday 20 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 22 September 2025
• Closure 4:
• N2 Southbound to N3 Westbound (from Umhlanga to Pietermaritzburg): Closed from 18:00, Saturday 04 October 2025 to 04:00, Monday 06 October 2025

This initiative forms part of SANRAL’s continuous efforts to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic infrastructure along both the N2 and N3 corridors.

As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans and detour signage will be in place. All motorists are advised to plan ahead, allow for additional travel time, and adhere to posted signage and reduced speed limits within construction zones.

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

A detailed alternative route guide is included below and can be found on this link: https://www.nra.co.za/project-n2n3-upgrades?region_id=eastern

‘’SANRAL appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as it undertakes this vital project to alleviate long-term traffic congestion in the area and appeal to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling past the construction work zones. To prioritise the safety of both the construction workers and road users, the speed limit along the route is reduced during construction.” Said Lowe.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES:

The following alternative route is provided for the closures affecting the N2 Northbound to N3 Eastbound (from Amanzimtoti to Durban CBD) as follows:

• Closure 1: From 18:00, Saturday 06 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 08 September 2025
• Closure 3: From 18:00, Saturday 20 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 22 September 2025

 Locally

• Take N2 off-ramp
• Keep left on-ramp towards Pietermaritzburg
• Take St James Road off-ramp
• Turn right toward Westville
• Turn left onto the loop to merge with N3 towards Durban

Advanced

• Via M4 Southern Freeway
• Via M7 Edwin Swales Drive
• Via Umgeni Road Interchange

The following alternative route is provided for the closures affecting the N2 Northbound to N3 Westbound (from Amanzimtoti to Pietermaritzburg) as follows:

• Closure 1: From 22:00, Saturday 06 September 2025 to 06:00, Sunday 07 September 2025

Advanced

• Via M7 Edwin Swales Drive
• Via M1 Higginson Highway

The following alternative route is provided for the closures affecting N2 Southbound to N3 Westbound (from Umhlanga to Pietermaritzburg) as follows:

• Closure 2: From 18:00, Saturday 13 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 15 September 2025
• Closure 4: From 18:00, Saturday 04 October 2025 to 04:00, Monday 06 October 2025

Locally

• Take N2 off-ramp
• Keep left on-ramp towards Durban CB
• Take Sherwood off-ramp
• Turn right at traffic light
• Turn right again and merge back onto N3 to Pietermaritzburg

Advanced

• Via M19 Via Pinetown
• Via M13 Via Sherwood

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROLLING CLOSURES ON N3 TO FACILITATE BLASTING ACTIVITIES BETWEEN ASHBURTON AND NEW ENGLAND INTERCHANGE

Pietermaritzburg, 01 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists on temporary rolling road closures to facilitate blasting next to the N3 Market Road Overpass Bridge as part of the ongoing construction between Gladys Manzi Road and New England Road Interchange.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

N3 full closure (both directions) from Ashburton Interchange to New England Interchange:

• Closure 1: Thursday, 4 September 2025 from 14h30 to 15h00
• Closure 2: Tuesday, 9 September 2025 from 14h30 to 15h00
• Closure 3: Thursday, 11 September 2025 from 14h30 to 15h00
• Closure 4: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 from 14h30 to 15h00
• Closure 5: Thursday, 18 September 2025 from 14h30 to 15h00

Note that no access will be allowed onto the N3 between Ashburton and New England Road Interchanges via the interchange ramps or other connecting roads.

The full closures will take place as follows:

• 14h30 to 14h45 – Close N3 and other connecting roads and blast.
• 14h45 to 15h00 – Clean up any debris on all roads.
• 15h00 – Reopen N3 and other connecting roads for all vehicles.

“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 KwaZulu Natal Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

The R103 will be available as an alternative route during the blast. Substantial delays are, however, likely. The closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information of the new time will be issued.

“We understand that these road closures cause major disruption and 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.