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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN MOUNT FRERE AND MOUNT AYLIFF

5th June 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 Mount Frere and Mount Ayliff on 10 June 2025 at 12h00.

• The blasting will take place at approximately 3,4 kilometres from Mount Frere when travelling towards Mount Ayliff.

The road will be closed during the blasting activities for a maximum of 30 minutes.

Motorists travelling From Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative routes: –

• Exit the N2 at the Matatiele to Mount Fletcher route or via Flagstaff and 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 Kayakazi Mafuta, SANRAL’s Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Rolling Closure on N3 Northbound Between Murray Road Overpass and Market Road Interchange

Pietermaritzburg, June 04, 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of rolling closures to facilitate tree felling activities adjacent to the N3 Northbound. The N3 Northbound will be temporarily closed for 10 minutes every hour on Saturday 21 June 2025 between the hours of 9h00 and 15h00. This work will be undertaken as part of the N3 Upgrade Project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange.

The N3 Northbound rolling closures will take place between the Murray Road overpass and Market Road Interchange for approximately 10 minutes every hour. The rolling closure will reduce the speed of traffic to 10km/h to allow a gap in the traffic for the felling activity to take place.

The rolling closures along the N3 Northbound will take place as follows:

Saturday 21 June 2025 – N3 Northbound (traveling towards Harrismith)

• 09:00 to 15:00 – Trim designated tree branches and, if required, implement a rolling closure for approximately 10 min every hour to clear any debris from the N3.

“The contractors traffic accommodation team, with support from the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) will oversee traffic management activities throughout the operation. The R103 is available as a feasible alternative route should the need arise.” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

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.

“Motorists are urged to remain patient during disruptions caused by the construction and are advised to plan and adjust their routes while adhering to speed limits. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.” said Lowe.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

UPGRADING OF N2 NATIONAL ROUTE BETWEEN GRAHAMSTOWN AND FISH RIVER PASS:
Blasting Works on N2 Sections 13 and 14 for June 2025.

 

Eastern Cape, 30 May 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that blasting operations are planned for the following dates in June 2025.

• Monday 2 June 2025
• Thursday 5 June 2025
• Monday 9 June 2025
• Thursday 12 June 2025
• Monday 16 June 2025
• Thursday 19 June 2025
• Monday 23 June 2025
• Thursday 26 June 2025
• Monday 30 June 2025

All blasting happens off the road and it normally does not affect public traffic. Under exceptional conditions, the road might be closed from 15h00 to 16h00.

Motorists travelling westwards between East London or eQonce and Gqeberha may consider using the following alternative route:

• From East London, follow the R72 to Port Alfred and Kenton-on-Sea through Ncanarha and turn left onto the N2 and continue to Gqeberha.

Motorists travelling eastwards between Gqeberha and eQonce or East London may consider using the following alternative routes:

• From Gqeberha, follow the N2 to Ncanarha and turn right onto the R72 at the junction at Ncanarha and travel on via Alexandria and Port Alfred to East London.
• From East London, turn left onto the N2 and travel westwards through to eQonce.

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

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

UPGRADING OF N2 NATIONAL ROUTE BETWEEN GRAHAMSTOWN AND FISH RIVER PASS:

Blasting Works on N2 Sections 13 and 14 for June 2025.

Eastern Cape, 30 May 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that blasting operations are planned for the following dates in June 2025.

• Monday 2 June 2025
• Thursday 5 June 2025
• Monday 9 June 2025
• Thursday 12 June 2025
• Monday 16 June 2025
• Thursday 19 June 2025
• Monday 23 June 2025
• Thursday 26 June 2025
• Monday 30 June 2025

All blasting happens off the road and it normally does not affect public traffic. Under exceptional conditions, the road might be closed from 15h00 to 16h00.

Motorists travelling westwards between East London or eQonce and Gqeberha may consider using the following alternative route:

• From East London, follow the R72 to Port Alfred and Kenton-on-Sea through
  Ncanarha and turn left onto the N2 and continue to Gqeberha.

Motorists travelling eastwards between Gqeberha and eQonce or East London may consider using the following alternative routes:

• From Gqeberha, follow the N2 to Ncanarha and turn right onto the R72 at the
  junction at Ncanarha and travel on via Alexandria and Port Alfred to East London.
• From East London, turn left onto the N2 and travel westwards through to eQonce.

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

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Change in date of nighttime road closure on N2 KwaMashu to Mount Edgecombe Interchange

Durban, 30 May 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of a change in date for the 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.
The previously published temporary road closure that was to take place from 19:00 on 31 May 07:00 on 1 June 2025 will now take place as follows:

Closure Details:

• From: 19:00 on Saturday, 21 June 2025 to 07:00 on Sunday, 22 June 2025
• N2 North Bound (Durban to King Shaka Internation Airport) Carriageway Closure

Note that the N2 southbound carriageway will be unaffected and remains fully open to traffic.

In the interest of safety for both motorists and the construction team, comprehensive traffic management measures are in place. Road users can expect to see the installation of temporary signage, safety barriers, and traffic calming devices in preparation for the closure. A detailed alternative route guide is provided below to assist motorists in navigating around the affected section.

All road-users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual. Trucks and heavy vehicle operators are advised to delay their trips over this period if possible or find suitable staging areas to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure that their drivers are aware of the closure.

 

 

Figure 2: Alternate Route Road Map

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

 

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN MOUNT FRERE AND MOUNT AYLIFF

30th May 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 Mount Frere and Mount Ayliff at 14h00 on the following dates:

• Tuesday, 3 June 2025 at approximately 4 kilometres from Mount Frere when travelling towards Mount Ayliff.
• Friday, 6 June 2025 at approximately 3,5 kilometres from Mount Frere when travelling towards Mount Ayliff.

 

The road will be closed during the blasting activities for a maximum of 30 minutes.

Motorists travelling From Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative routes: –

• Exit the N2 at the Matatiele to Mount Fletcher route or via Flagstaff and 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’s Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

 

 

2 Alternative routes
Alternative route no 1 – N2 at Matatiele to Mount Flecther route

 

 

 

Alternative route no 2- via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Full road closures on N2/M13 for the old King Cetshwayo bridge demolition

Durban, 27 May 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of a temporary road closure for the demolition of the second half of the old King Cetshwayo Bridge on the M13 over the N2 from 18:00, Saturday 21 June until 04:00 on Monday 23 June 2025.

“Construction continues on the upgraded King Cetshwayo Bridge, following its partial demolition in October 2023. This closure is part of the ongoing upgrade process for the N2 and the EB Cloete Interchange (also known as Spaghetti Junction), aimed at relieving congestion and improving road safety along this critical national route,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

• N2 North and South Bound between EB Cloete Interchange and Umgeni Road Interchange:
  o From 18:00 on Saturday, 21 June 2025 to 04:00 on Monday, 23 June 2025

 

• M13 East and West Bound between 45th Avenue (also known as 45th Cutting) and Essex Terrace Interchange (Westwood Mall):
  o From 18:00 on Saturday, 21 June 2025 to 04:00 on Monday, 23 June 2025

“The demolition of the remaining old King Cetshwayo Bridge near Westwood Mall is a crucial step in enabling the addition of extra lanes on the M13 as well as the N2 below. Once its demolition is completed, traffic will be accommodated on the recently completed new M13 East bound bridge,” said Lowe.

As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans are in place. A detailed map showing the closure location is included below and an alternative route guide is available on this link: https://www.nra.co.za/project-n2n3-upgrades?region_id=eastern

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

M13 Closure Locations (King Cetshwayo Bridge Area):

• M13 East Bound: Closed at Essex Terrace Interchange (near Westwood Mall)
• M13 West Bound: Closed at 45th Avenue (also known as 45th Cutting)

N2 Closure Locations (at EB Cloete Interchange):

• N3 West Bound (Durban to Pinetown): Ramp to N2 North closed (towards Umhlanga/King Shaka International Airport)
• N3 East Bound (Pinetown to Durban): Ramp to N2 North closed
• N2 North Bound: Closed between EB Cloete Interchange and Umgeni Road Interchange

N2 Closure Locations (at Umgeni Road Interchange):

• N2 South Bound: Closed between Umgeni Road Interchange and EB Cloete Interchange. Detour onto M19/Umgeni Road
• M19 East and West Bound: Ramps to N2 South closed

“We understand that these road closures cause major travel disruption so we have minimised the length of the closures and planned them to take place at times when the traffic disruption will be at its least. Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period, find suitable staging areas or reroute via the M4, M7 or M19 to avoid congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes”, added Lowe.

 

CONTRACT NO. SANRAL X.003-067-2024/1

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Slurry works on the N2 Sections 12 between Colchester and Ncanarha for May 2025 to June 2025.

Eastern Cape, 26 May 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to advise road users that slurry works is planned from 27 May 2025 to 20 June 2025, on the N2 National Road between Colchester and Ncanarha.

Traffic accommodation, speed reducing signs, as well as a three-minute Stop-Go activity will be implemented. All road users are advised to look out for the flagmen and to adhere to the indicated speed limits.

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

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Closure of Pomona On / Off Ramp for Road Rehabilitation Work on National Route R21
Section 1

Pretoria, 23 May 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to
inform road users of the planned temporary closure of the on-ramp and off-ramps at the Pomona
Interchange on the R21 Freeway as part of its ongoing road rehabilitation project. The closures for the
northbound on-ramp and southbound off-ramp are scheduled for Sunday the 25th of May and Sunday
the 8th of June, respectively, to facilitate the milling and replacement of the asphalt surfacing.

The details of the closures are as follows:

• Northbound on-ramp – Sunday 25th of May from 06:00 to 12:00 (Detour route M32 / R23)
• Southbound off-ramp – Sunday 08th of June from 06:00 to 12:00 (Detour route R23 / Benoni)

“This essential maintenance work is required to ensure the safety and longevity of the road
infrastructure. Due to the narrow width of the ramp, a full closure is necessary to carry out the
resurfacing effectively.”.

“To accommodate road users during the closure, a detour route will be clearly signposted. Flag persons
will be stationed at strategic positions along the detour to assist and guide drivers safely through the
alternative path,” said Progress Hlahla, SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the Gauteng province.

SANRAL urges road users to:

• Plan their trips in advance and allow extra travel time to account for the detour.
• Follow the detour signs and adhere to the instructions provided by the flag persons, and
• Exercise patience and caution while navigating the affected area.

The maintenance work is expected to be completed over the course of two days over consecutive
weekends. However, road users are encouraged to check the SANRAL website for any updates or
changes to the schedule.

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

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN MOUNT FRERE AND MOUNT AYLIFF

23rd May 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 Mount Frere and Mount Ayliff at 12h00 on the following dates:

• Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at approximately 10,6 kilometres from Mount Frere when travelling towards Mount Ayliff.
• Thursday, 29 May 2025 at approximately 4.3 kilometres from Mount Frere when travelling towards Mount Ayliff.

The road will be closed during the blasting activities for a maximum of 30 minutes.

Motorists travelling From Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative routes: –

• Exit the N2 at the Matatiele to Mount Fletcher route or via Flagstaff and 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 Kayakazi Mafuta, SANRAL’s Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.