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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

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

LANES REOPENED ON N1 BETWEEN COLESBERG AND HANOVER FOLLOWING HAZMAT
INCIDENT

COLESBERG, 02 July 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) confirms that the N1 national road between Colesberg and Hanover has been reopened to traffic following the successful clearance of a hazardous materials (Hazmat) incident earlier today.

This comes after a fully loaded heavy motor vehicle (HMV) overturned at kilometre 54.2 on N1 Section 11, spilling gas cylinders and prompting a full road closure due to safety risks.

Emergency services, hazardous materials units, and SANRAL response teams worked swiftly and effectively to stabilise the site, remove the vehicle and debris, and ensure the route was safe for public use.

“We are pleased to confirm that the N1 national road is once again open to all traffic. We thank motorists for their patience and understanding during the closure and commend all responders for their coordinated efforts in managing the incident safely and efficiently,” said Emile du Preez, SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the Northern Cape Province.

Motorists are advised to remain cautious and adhere to all road safety regulations as they travel through the area.

SANRAL remains committed to road user safety and will continue to monitor the area to ensure ongoing stability.

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MEDIA RELEASE

SANRAL TO EMBARK ON URGENT ROUTINE ROAD MAINTANCE PROJECT IN MANGAUNG

SANRAL’s Edgar Dube says the urgent RRM project will bring the road to a drivable standard

Mangaung, 26 June 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will embark on an urgent R130 million routine road maintenance (RRM) project on sections of the N6 and N8 national roads that pass-through Caleb Motshabi township in Mangaung, Free State Province.

This part of the national road network was handed over to SANRAL by the Free State Provincial Government in November last year.

Speaking at an information session that SANRAL convened for local SMMEs and community members in Mangaung yesterday (Wednesday), SANRAL’s Project Manager Edgar Dube said the urgent RRM project was necessary to bring these sections of the road into a “drivable standard,” making it safer for motorists.

“Key works that will be done on the roads include surface repairs, base repairs, erection and cleaning of guardrails, cleaning of culverts, grass cutting, erection and repair of fences, and other general maintenance work. The project will take over a year to be completed,” said Dube.

Local SMMEs and community members will benefit through job opportunities that will be offered on this project. Through this project, SANRAL will ensure that previously marginalised communities – including women, young people, military veterans and people with disabilities – play a meaningful role and benefit from it.

“Working together with the Project Liaison Committee (PLC) through the municipality, we will continue to ensure that information is shared among local communities and also ensure that there is ongoing transparency on matters relating to subcontracting, project execution and employment of opportunities,” said Thandeka Ngema, SANRAL’s Acting Stakeholder Relations Coordinator for the Free State Province.

Ngema also added that the PLC structure still needs to be established on the project, and a Public Liaison Officer (PLO) will also be appointed to ensure transparency and free flow of communication with the community.

“About 30% of the contract value will go to local contractors, particularly those on grades one to four. Although our focus will be on grades one to four for this project, we have not neglected contractors from grade five to nine. SANRAL has now completed its consultation process on the Contractor Development Programme, and the programme will be rolled out to assist contractors from grade five and above. This is indeed part of our ongoing endeavours to transform the construction industry and for local SMMEs to benefit from our projects,” added Ngema.

Just over 1200 kilometres of the province’s roads were transferred to SANRAL between October 2023 and November 2024. These roads will be fully managed by SANRAL’s management in the Free State. SANRAL is also in the process of opening a provincial office in Mangaung. This is in line with the roads agency’s decision to move the organisation from a regional-office based model to a provincial-office based one. The opening of the Mangaung office will also allow SANRAL to enhance its stakeholder engagement endeavours with the Free State Provincial Government, municipalities and the various communities that are affected by its projects.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Gantry overhead replacement on the N1 Section 20 Southbound at km 46.0 – km 47.0

Gauteng, 26 June 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that an overhead sign replacement will be done on the N1 national road section 20 at km 46.0 – km 47.0. The replacement will require the shifting of traffic on the Southbound carriageway (from Buccleuch Interchange to Rivonia Interchange) from the four lanes to the fast lane. The traffic shift is planned for the 1st of July 2025 from 9am to 3pm.

Alternative routes that can be taken include the M1 Southbound/N3-12 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, Overhead Sign Replacement Southbound – Lane Closures – PROPOSED DETOUR ROUTES

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Pavement Layer Repairs on the N1 Section 20 Northbound at km 30.0 – km 36.0

Gauteng, 26 June 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 30.0 – km 36.0. The repairs will require shifting of traffic on the Northbound carriageway (from Beyers Naude Interchange to Malibongwe Interchange) from the two slow lanes to the two fast lanes. The traffic shift is currently planned to occur from 9am to 3pm on the 28th of June to 3 July 2025.

Alternative routes that can be taken include the Beyers Naude and M5 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

Traffic Advisory

Upgrade of the R336 between Addo and Nqweba Phase 2, Eastern Cape

Caption: The upgrade is taking place between Bezuidenhout River and Addo. (The route is marked red on the map.)

Eastern Cape, 26 June 2025 —The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users about the ongoing road upgrade project on the R336 Phase two section, which extends from Bezuidenhout River (approximately 13 km from Nqweba Town (formerly Kirkwood Town) to the intersection of the R336 and R335 near Addo. The project is scheduled to continue until December 2025.

This upgrade encompasses 17.7 km of the R336 road, specifically between the 30.5km and 48.2km road markers. As part of Phase two, the road is undergoing significant improvements, including widening lanes and shoulders, enhancing intersections, widening two bridges, constructing one new bridge and adding pedestrian facilities where necessary. These upgrades are intended to improve overall mobility and safety as well as improving the socio-economic environment.

The R336 Phase two section will have two closures with single lane traffic. The closures are 4 km each, and the first closure starts 12.8 km from Nqweba, travelling towards Addo. Although all efforts are being made to reduce the waiting time at each closure, expect an average of approximately 20 minutes waiting time, but this might increase due to the expected high volume of traffic during the Kirkwood Wildfees. The road is a construction site, and motorists are advised to observe the temporary signs and speed limit of 60 km/h. No overtaking is permitted.

Motorists travelling from Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) heading to the yearly “Kirkwood Wildfees Festival” from 27th June 2025 to 29th June 2025 in Nqweba (formerly Kirkwood) are advised to use the R75 and turn onto the R336 to Nqweba (Kirkwood).

Some Valuable Information

If motorists find themselves in an emergency situation and need to provide their position, they should use route markers along the side of the road. These route markers are placed every 200m, providing sufficient information on the exact location and route.

“Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly and to be cautious when using the roads,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape’s Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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