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TRAFFIC ADVISORY / BLASTING NOTICE

CONTRACT NRA N.002-340-2015/2R: Temporary Road Closure on N2 Section 34 Between
Leiden and Camden, Mpumalanga Province

Mpumalanga, 18 November 2025 – 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 N2 National Road, Section 34, from Leiden (km 59.0) to Camden (km 87.4). These closures are necessary to facilitate the road improvement works and are in place only during the day as indicated below.

Closure Details:

• Date: 20 November 2025
• Location: km 65.220 – km 65.700
• Time: Between 14:00 and 15:00
• Duration: Traffic will be halted, leading to potential delays of up to 60 minutes during peak hours.
• Closure Lengths: Traffic will be closed 500m from the location of where the blast will take place.

 

SANRAL advises road users to plan their travel accordingly, adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings. It is not only for your own safety but also for the safety of the construction personnel on site as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N2 NORTH BOUND BETWEEN EDWIN SWALES & EB CLOETE INTERCHANGE

Durban, 18 November 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of temporary road closures on the N2 north bound carriageway between Edwin Swales Interchange and EB Cloete Interchange to facilitate construction works as part of the flyover widening from Durban’s Central Business District (CBD) to King Shaka International Airport.
“This closure is part of the ongoing progress in the upgrade of the EB Cloete Interchange and surrounding bridges,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu Natal Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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.

“SANRAL appeals 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 will be reduced during construction,” added Lowe.

SANRAL appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as it undertakes this vital project to alleviate long term traffic congestion in the area.

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N2 BETWEEN SEZELA & PARK RYNIE INTERCHANGE FOR UMNGENI-UTHUKELA WATER PIPELINE INSTALLATION

Durban, 17 November 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announces temporary road closures on the N2 North and South bound between Sezela Interchange and Park Rynie Interchange for the commissioning of the South Coast Water Pipeline on the N2 Umzinto River Bridge from 19 November 2025 to 26 November 2025.

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. To ensure the highest safety standards during its first live commissioning, controlled short-duration closures on both carriageways will be implemented.

“Commissioning a pipeline of this scale across a live national route requires precise coordination, strict safety protocols, and short controlled shutdowns. These closures are designed to ensure the safety of road users, construction teams, and technical personnel working directly on the bridge,” said SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal Geometrics Specialist Engineer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The available alternative route to traffic:

• R102 North and South bound: A detour will be in place at the Sezela and Park Rynie Interchanges for Light Motor Vehicles only, to join the R102.

“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. Light motor vehicles can divert off the N2 and onto the R102 at the Sezela and Park Rynie Interchanges and rejoin the N2. Due to potential safety risks heavy motor vehicles will be stacked on the N2 for the duration of the closures. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes,” said Lowe

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major infrastructure construction. SANRAL further appeals to road users to comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN KWABHACA AND EMAXESIBENI

Eastern Cape, 11th November 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 18th of November at 12pm. The road will be closed for a maximum of 30 minutes.

The blast will take place at approximately 13,5 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 Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Alternative route via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha.

 

 

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

HUGUENOT TUNNEL: SCHEDULED NIGHT-TIME CLOSURES FOR REPAIR WORKS

Cape Town, 11 November 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of planned night-time closures of the N1 Huguenot Tunnel to allow critical permanent repair works following the bus fire incident on 3 October 2025.

Emergency repairs were completed on 9 October 2025, allowing the tunnel to reopen safely for immediate operation. More comprehensive and permanent repair works are now required. These repairs will be undertaken at night on selected weekdays when traffic volumes are historically lowest, to minimise inconvenience to road users. An estimated less than 10% of tunnel traffic may be impacted by these planned closures.

The timing of these works follows the reopening of the R101 (Du Toitskloof Pass), which provides a safe and convenient alternative route while night-time operations are underway. The Du Toitskloof Pass was closed from 1 September 2025 to 10 November 2025 for construction works, by the Western Cape Government, making it impractical to schedule any tunnel closures during this period.

Each tunnel closure will take place from 21h00 to 06h00 the following morning on the following nights:

• Wednesday, 12 November 2025
• Thursday, 13 November 2025
• Tuesday, 18 November 2025
• Wednesday, 19 November 2025
• Thursday, 20 November 2025
• Tuesday, 25 November 2025
• Wednesday, 26 November 2025
• Thursday, 27 November 2025

During these periods, the tunnel will be fully closed to traffic. Motorists are advised to make use of alternative routes, including the Du Toitskloof Pass (R101), which adds approximately 11 km to the journey. Variable Message Signs (electronic signboards) near the tunnel have been activated to notify and remind motorists of the scheduled night-time closures.

For further information, motorists may contact the Huguenot Tunnel Control Centre at 021 877 5400

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY NIGHTTIME ROAD CLOSURE ON N2 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN MT EDGECOMBE AND SIBAYA INTERCHANGE

Durban, 11 November 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announces a temporary nighttime road closure on the N2 northbound carriageway between the Mount Edgecombe and Sibaya Interchanges to install one overhead sign gantry which spans 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 Mdloti,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

The temporary road closure will take place as follows:

• N2 North Bound (travelling from Durban to King Shaka Internation Airport) Carriageway Closure from Mount Edgecombe Interchange and Sibaya Interchange:

o From 19:00 on Saturday, 15 November 2025 to 03:00 on Sunday, 16 November 2025

Note that the N2 South Bound (travelling from King Shaka International Airport to Durban) carriageway will remain unaffected.

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 included below. Please note that heavy motor vehicles cannot reach the M4 through Umhlanga due to the tight turns. Such vehicles will have to use the R102 to Verulam if they have not joined the M4 before the Mount Edgecombe Interchange. The R102 to Verulam detour will significantly increase travel time.

“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,” said Lowe.

 

Figure 2: Alternate Route Road Map

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

CONTRACT SANRAL R.063-156-2014/1
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NATIONAL ROUTE R63 SECTIONS 15 AND 16 FROM BHISHO (KM 5.8) TO THE N6 BRIDGE INTERSECTION (KM 1.0)

Blasting Works on the R63 between Bhisho and Kei Road

Eastern Cape, 10 November October 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that blasting will take place on the R63 Section 5 (Km 16) between Bhisho and Kei Road on the 11th of November 2025 between 15h00 and 16h00.

The road will be closed for approximately one hour to allow sufficient time for the blasting and cleaning-up operations and to ensure the safety of road users.

“Unfortunately, there are no suitable alternative routes in this section. Any alternative routes would take a longer travelling period than the waiting period at the closure. Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when making use of the roads,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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Traffic Advisory

Temporary Lane Closures on N1 for Overhead Sign Replacement Near Lynnwood/Botha Off-ramp

Gauteng 07 November 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of planned traffic disruptions on the N1 Section 21 Southbound due to the replacement of an overhead gantry sign.
This work forms part of SANRAL’s ongoing project to replace aging overhead signs along national routes. The initiative aims to improve road safety and visibility for all motorists

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To safely carry out the replacement, the first 2 slow lanes on the southbound and on the northbound carriageway will be temporarily closed, with traffic diverted to the next offramp and also to the 2 fast lanes. Motorists are advised to expect delays during this time.

SANRAL urges all 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.

Partial Closure will be on the following dates:
8 November 2025 – 09:00 – 15:00 – Partial closure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partial Closure will be on the following dates:

9 November 2025 – 09:00 – 15:00 – Partial closure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partial Closure will be on the following dates:
15 November 2025 – 09:00 – 15:00 – Partial closure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partial Closure will be on the following dates:
16 November 2025 – 09:00 – 15:00 – Partial closure

MEDIA RELEASE

SANRAL to Inject Almost R4bn on N1 National Road Projects in Free State Province

 Free State Province, 6 November 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited’s (SANRAL) injection of almost R4billion in the upgrade of the N1 national road from Scottland to Winburg and Zandkraal to Scottland in the Free State Province will go a long way in bringing much-needed job opportunities for SMMEs and local community members.

Speaking at community engagements in Winburg and Verkeerdevlei this week, SANRAL Free State’s Provincial Head, Marlize Nel-Verwey, said the project, which started in January this year, is expected to be completed in July 2028.

“SANRAL always ensures that local communities, including women, young people, people with disabilities and military veterans play a meaningful role, and benefit from its road construction projects. Now that we are in the process of opening a new provincial office here in Bloemfontein for the Free State Province, this will allow us to better enhance our stakeholder engagement endeavours with the province. We have also increased the numbers of roads that have been transferred to us from the province in recent months. The opening of our new office, therefore, will make it easier for us to get closer to our road network in the Free State,” said Nel-Verwey.

Just over 1200 kilometres of the province’s roads were handed over to be incorporated and fall under SANRAL’s management by the Free State Provincial Government, added Nel-Verwey.

“Key works include the addition of two lanes in the northerly direction to create a four-lane dual carriageway will be a major part of the project. As a result, several river bridges as well as major culverts will be lengthened to accommodate the upgrade. SMMEs will play an active role in the project and subcontractor works packages like the erection and repair of fencing at borrow pits, routine maintenance for collection of litter and debris, cleaning of culverts and concrete drains, and grading of temporary gravel deviations, to mention a few are in the procurement process,” said Sumith Kasserchun, SANRAL’s Project Manager for the Free State Province.

Working together with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), SANRAL also used the information session as an opportunity to share information about how local SMMEs can be tax compliant, and how they can also be trained and equipped to enhance their business acumen and tendering skills.

Tshegare Moletsane, SANRAL’s Transformation Officer, said that SANRAL will continue to work with the Project Liaison Committee (PLC) to ensure that information is shared with local communities and that there is ongoing transparency on subcontracting as well as job opportunities for local communities.

Moletsane said: “Although our core focus on this project is on contractors from Grade One to Four, as guided by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), SANRAL also encourages manufactures and material suppliers (such cement and paint to participate, and also benefit from the 30% Contractor Participation Goals (CPG) allocation”.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

CONTRACT SANRAL R.063-156-2014/1
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NATIONAL ROUTE R63 SECTIONS 15 AND 16 FROM BHISHO (KM 5.8) TO THE N6 BRIDGE INTERSECTION (KM 1.0)
Blasting Works on the R63 between Bhisho and Kei Road

Eastern Cape, 4 November October 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that blasting will take place on the R63 Section 5 (Km 16) between Bhisho and Kei Road on the 7th of November 2025 between 15h00 and 16h00.

The road will be closed for approximately one hour to allow sufficient time for the blasting and cleaning-up operations and to ensure the safety of road users.

“Unfortunately, there are no suitable alternative routes in this section. Any alternative routes would take a longer travelling period than the waiting period at the closure. Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when making use of the roads,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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