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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

CONTRACT X.003-022-2018/1-C6
EMERGENCY BRIDGE REPAIR WORKS ALONG THE N2 SECTION 16

Gqeberha, 7 April 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has started with repairs to seven structures along the N2 national road between Mdantsane and Great Kei River Bridge in the Eastern Cape. The project is located in the Amathole District Municipality, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and the Great Kei Local Municipality.

The following structures will be affected.

Repair work will be undertaken by the contractor, Makali Plant and Construction, together with local sub-contractors. The contract started on 21 June last year, and the estimated completion date is 14 October this year . Remedial works to the bridges comprise works to repair / correct defects detailed below:
(a) Cracking and spalling of concrete.
(b) Cracking of concrete due to Alkali Aggregate Reaction (AAR).
(c) Erosion under piers and abutments.
(d) Various structural defects.
(e) Damage to parapets.
(f) Lack of guardrails.
(g) Damage to existing road surface at approaches to structures.
(h) Damage to existing wing walls.
(i) Replacement of bridge joints and asphalt surfacing repairs

“To undertake the required bridge and culvert repairs, road users approaching the affected structures along the N2 will be restricted to a reduced road width with delineators, warning signs and flagmen. Where necessary, the N2 Section 16 will be reduced to a single lane, with the necessary temporary traffic accommodation signage. Stop and Go traffic control facilities will also be in place and operational for the duration of repairs to the respective structures,” said Kayakazi Mafuta, SANRAL’s Acting Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

Where necessary, temporary traffic accommodation signage and Stop and Go traffic control facilities will also be in place on the local crossing roads on the Bonza Bay Bridge, Gonubie access road under the N2, and the Abattoir access road.

The speed within the work areas will be reduced to 60 km per hour.

“SANRAL appeals to motorists to be patient and adhere to the temporary signage, control facilities and speed limit, and to not overtake within the single lane zones”, added Mafuta.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON N3 GLADYS MANZI TO NEW ENGLAND ROAD

Pietermaritzburg, 3 April 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) informs road users of a temporary road closure of the N3 Market Road Overpass Bridge to facilitate the casting of concrete for the new bridge. The temporary overnight road closure will happen from 20:00 on Thursday 10 April to 06:00 on Friday 11 April. This work will be undertaken as part of the N3 Upgrade Project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange.

The following closures will be implemented:

• N3 Southbound Market Road offramp to Mkondeni, Scottsville, Cleland

-From 20:00 on Thursday 10 April to 06:00 on Friday 11 April

• N3 Southbound Market Road onramp to Durban

-From 20:00 on Thursday 10 April to 06:00 on Friday 11 April

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The available alternative routes will be via the New England Road Interchange or the R103 (via Polly Shorts) as indicated on the diagram below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 the closure 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. Our traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), will manage and monitor the closures for their full duration” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu Natal Geometrics Specialist Engineer.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN MOUNT FRERE AND MOUNT AYLIFF

2nd April 2025: The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that blasting is scheduled to take place between on the N2 national road between Mount Frere and Mount Ayliff on the 8th April 2025 at 12h00.

The blasting will take place at approximately 1,9 KM from Mount Frere when travelling towards Mount Ayliff.

The road will be closed during the blast 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 Flecther 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 Acting Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY
TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES ON THE N2 MBOKODWENI RIVER BRIDGE

Durban, 2 April 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) has announced temporary lane closures on the N2 national route between Joyner Road and Moss Kolnik Drive for essential bridge jacking work. This work is part of the emergency repairs to the Mbokodweni River Bridge.

To facilitate this work, a full road closure of the N2 Southbound will be in effect during the following days:

Saturday, 5 April 2025 | 20:00 – 05:00
Sunday, 6 April 2025 | 20:00 – 05:00

During these closures, traffic will be diverted via the Joyner Road offramp onto a temporary detour route.

“Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra travel time, particularly when heading to key travel hubs such as airports. We urge all road users to exercise caution, adhere to traffic signs, and comply with speed limits while approaching and navigating the construction zone,” said SANRAL KwaZulu-Natal’s Project Manager, Serisha Sukraj.

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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 April and May 2025.

Eastern Cape, 1 April 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 April and May 2025.

• Thursday 3 April 2025
• Monday 7 April 2025
• Thursday 14 April 2025
• Thursday 24 April 2025
• Monday 28 April 2025
• Thursday 1 May 2025

All Blasting happens off the road and normally will not influence public traffic. Under exceptional conditions, the road might be closed from 15h00 to 16h00.

There will be further closures from km 84+500 to km 85+900 that will allow single-lane traffic for 24 hours per day.

Motorists travelling westwards between East London or Qonce 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 Qonce 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 Qonce

“Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly, consider alternative routes and 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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MEDIA ALERT

SANRAL Hosts Taking SANRAL to the People Engagement Session in City of Ekurhuleni

Pretoria, 28 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni, will host an information sharing session with small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to introduce its upcoming projects on the N3, N12, N17 and R21 national roads. Aptly titled Taking SANRAL to the People, the session will also provide an opportunity for SANRAL to unpack its sub-contracting and job opportunities, as well as share updates on its routine road maintenance (RRM) projects in the city.

The Taking SANRAL to the People programme is a unique platform for SANRAL to provide an overview of economic opportunities that arise from its projects and engage stakeholders on its transformation agenda. This is in line with the road agency’s fourth pillar of Stakeholder, which requires it to consult stakeholders about all project-related activities in their communities. The consultative sessions also help SMMEs to position themselves to access opportunities from SANRAL’s national road network.

Members of the media are invited to attend.

The details of the session are as follows:

Date: Monday, 31 March 2025
Time: 10h30 – 13h30
Venue: Germiston City Hall, Cnr. Lambert and President Street
RSVP: Lerato Moloi on 067 598 3456 or moloil@nra.co.za

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

N3 rolling closure to facilitate tree felling operations between Market Road and New England Interchange

 Pietermaritzburg, March 25, 2025 – The N3 national road Northbound will be temporarily closed for 10 minutes every hour on Saturday 5 April 2025 between the hours of 9h00 and 15h00, to facilitate tree felling activities adjacent to the N3 Northbound. This work will be undertaken as part of the N3 Upgrade Project from Gladys Manzi Road to New England Road Interchange, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

The N3 Northbound rolling closures will take place between the Market Road Interchange and the New England Interchange for approximately 10 min 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.

Closures will also be necessary on the following secondary roads in the vicinity of the tree-felling activities:

• Market Road at the Northbound onramp

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

Saturday 5 April 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 R103 will be available as an alternative route during the activities. Delays may however be experienced.

“The contractor’s traffic accommodation team, with support from the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) will oversee traffic management activities throughout the operation,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region 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

For lane closures on the N2 Section 11 from Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange

Eastern Cape, 24 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures will be implemented on the N2 Section 11, from the Linton Grange Interchange to St Albans Interchange, where the project is currently underway.

The effective date is from 24 March 2025 until 31 March 2025.

There will be a minimum of two lane closures within a 24-hour period from km 8.0 to km 12.8 on the Eastbound slow lane and km 12.8 to km 8.0 on the Westbound slow lane.

Additionally, there will be a daytime shoulder closure from km 19.0 to km 22.8 Eastbound, and a mobile closure for line marking between km 16.0 and km 22.8 for both the Eastbound and Westbound carriageways.

Motorists can expect minimal delays, due to the required reduction in traveling speed to ensure safety.

Motorists can expect the movement of construction plant along the closures.

“The extensive scope of this project includes texture correction, rut corrections, in-situ recycling of the base layer using bituminous emulsion, base layer patches, and resealing the existing road surface. Although these activities may result in temporary inconveniences, the substantial long-term benefits primarily revolve around preserving infrastructure. The preservation and improvement of road infrastructure not only guarantees smoother travel experiences but also plays a crucial role in enhancing the economic and social well-being of the community,” said Andrew Van Gruting, SANRAL Eastern Cape’s Acting Provincial Head.

SANRAL appeals to motorists to adhere to the warning signs, to reduce speed when approaching the construction zones and to plan their trips accordingly.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN MOUNT FRERE AND MOUNT AYLIFF

24th March 2025: The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2 between Mount Frere and Mount Ayliff on the 26th of March 2025 at approximately 11h00. The road will be closed during the blast for a maximum of 30 Minutes.

The blasting will take place approximately 1,9 KM from Mount Frere when travelling towards Mount Ayliff.

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.

Alternative route no 1 – N2 at Matatiele to Mount Fletcher route

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, to consider alternative routes and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Andrew Van Gruting, SANRAL’s Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

 

 

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Upcoming road closures to accommodate repair works on N3 Townhill

Pietermaritzburg, 24 March 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of upcoming road closures for essential repair work on deformed road sections along the N3 Town Hill, near the Peter Brown Drive Interchange. Repairs on the slow lane of national route N3, section 3, between Sanctuary Road (km 15.2) and Link Road (km 21.2), will commence on 24 March 2025.

“Essential repairs will be undertaken on both the northbound and southbound carriageways to improve road safety and durability. On the northbound carriageway, repairs will extend from the Peter Brown overpass bridge to the transition point where the slow lane’s asphalt section ends, meeting the concrete section. On the southbound carriageway, a 240-meter stretch will be repaired from the Peter Brown offramp to near the interchange overpass bridge.” said SANRAL Project Manager, Thabiso Dladla.

Traffic Impact & Alternative Routes

To facilitate the repair work, the slow lanes in the affected sections will be restricted to two lanes during the daytime. Vehicles exceeding 8 tons are strictly prohibited from using the R103. For light motor vehicles, an alternative route is available:

Old Howick Road (R103): While not deemed necessary, motorists traveling to and from Durban may opt for this route if required.

“SANRAL urges all motorists to plan their trips accordingly and exercise patience during these critical repairs. Your cooperation ensures the success of these road safety enhancements” said Dladla.