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SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF CLOSURE ON R555 NATIONAL ROAD BETWEEN MIDDLEBURG AND WITBANK

Pretoria, 21 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of a road closure caused by flood damage on the R555 national road between Middleburg and Witbank in Mpumalanga Province.

“The closure is caused by excessive rains which have recently affected the province. A SANRAL team is currently on site attending to the matter and has barricaded the area and implemented traffic accommodation measures,” said Mabuyi Mhlanga, SANRAL’s Provincial Manager for Mpumalanga Province.

SANRAL appeals for road users to exercise extra caution when travelling in this area.

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SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF CLOSURE ON R40 NATIONAL ROAD BETWEEN WHITE RIVER AND HAZYVIEW

Pretoria, 21 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of a road closure caused by flood damage on the R40 national road between White River and Hazyview in Mpumalanga Province. The closure is caused by recent inclement weather conditions in the province.

“The closure of the R40 national road is caused by a slip on the road, which is a hazard for motorists. We have barricaded the area with heavy delineators as temporary measures to make the road safe. Concrete barriers will be used to barricade the road before the end of the week. We have also put a temporary Stop and Go until a permanent solution is put in place,” said Mabuyi Mhlanga, SANRAL’s Provincial Manager for Mpumalanga Province.

SANRAL advises road users to proceed with caution when travelling on the R40 national road, adhere to road warning signs, reduce travel speed and drive with extreme caution in the heavy rains.

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Full Road Closure to accommodate relocation of Eskom power lines on the N3 between Key Ridge and Hammarsdale Interchange

Durban, 20 February 2025 – The N3 national road will be fully closed on Sunday, 09 March 2025, between the hours of 08h45 and 11h00, to allow the relocation of Eskom Lines on the N3 between Key Ridge and the Hammarsdale Interchange to happen. This relocation is part of the N3 Section 2 Realignment Project, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

The closure will take place between the M13/N3 split and the Hammarsdale Interchange. A closure will also be necessary on the Peacevale on-ramp to the N3 Southbound.

“Working together with the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) and the Durban Metro Police, our traffic accommodation team, will manage and monitor the diversion of traffic” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

The details are of the lane closure are as follows:

Sunday, 09 March 2025

08:45 to 9:00 – Close the N3 and the Peacevale on-ramp southbound.
09:00 to 10:45 – Relocation of Eskom Lines.
10:45 to 11:00 – Reopen N3 and the Peacevale on-ramp southbound for all vehicles.

The R103 will be available as an alternative route during the blast. Substantial delays are, however, likely as the R103 is unable to handle the same volume of traffic as the N3.

The closure may need to be adjusted depending on the weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information about the new time will be issued.

“We understand the disruption this closure will have, and that is why we have planned it for when traffic volumes are at their lowest. Nevertheless, there will likely be delays so we ask motorists to delay their trips or avoid traveling if possible, to be patient on the road, and use alternative routes if possible,” added Lowe. SANRAL apologises to road users for the inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during the ongoing N3 road upgrades.

Traffic Advisory

SANRAL Freeway Management Systems (FMS) – NMB Section

The erection of concrete poles along the N2 between Bay West Interchange and Linton Grange interchange.

 Eastern Cape, 19 February 2025: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers of the erection of 16m long precast concrete poles along the N2 between Bay West/Hunters Retreat Interchange and Samantha/Linton Grange Interchange, starting on Thursday, 20^th February 2025.

This first portion of the Freeway Management Systems (FMS) project has seven poles which must be erected and an estimated duration of approximately three  to four  weeks. During this period, the slow lane will be closed over a short distance (approximately one kilometre at a time) and traffic will be accommodated in the fast lane. The completion of the first portion is expected by 20^th March 2025.

The FMS has approximately 70 concrete poles which must be erected along the national roads within Nelson Mandela Bay.  The FMS contractor will continue to the next portion until all concrete poles have been erected and CCTV camera have been installed.

“Motorists are requested to travel more cautiously and within the posted speed limit while the traffic accommodation is in place”, said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape, Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Temporary road closures on N3 for the placement of steel beams for the new Rockdale bridge

Durban, 19 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of temporary road closures on the N3 between St James Avenue Interchange and the EB Cloete Interchange. The road closures are a result of the placement and installation of steel beams as part of the ongoing construction of the new Rockdale Bridge over the N3 at Rockdale Road.

“Construction continues on the new Rockdale Bridge, following its demolition at the end of August 2024. This closure is part of the ongoing progress in the upgrade of the EB Cloete Interchange and surrounding bridges,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Geometrics Specialist Engineer.

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

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

• N3 East Bound Carriageway Closure: From 20:00, on Tuesday, 25 February 2025 to 04:00, on Wednesday, 26 February 2025
• N3 West Bound Carriageway Closure: From 20:00, on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 to 04:00, on Thursday, 27 February 2025

Please note that the East Bound carriageway will be closed first, followed by the West Bound carriageway on the following night.

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

As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans are in place.

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 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

All road-users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual.

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

N3 East Bound Closures (Pinetown to Durban):

• N3 East Bound fully closed at St James Avenue Interchange. The off Ramp to Westville/Pavilion Shopping Centre will remain open.
• St James Avenue loop ramp will be closed from the Pavilion to Durban.
• St James Avenue left slip closed from Westville to Durban.

N3 West Bound Closures (Durban to Pinetown):

• N3 West Bound fully closed at EB Cloete Interchange (AKA Spaghetti Junction) motorists can only proceed to the N2 North or South.
• N2 North Bound off Ramp closed at Spaghetti Junction from Amanzimtoti to Pinetown.
• N2 South Bound off Ramp closed at Spaghetti Junction from Umhlanga Rocks to Pinetown.

“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.

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SANRAL ADVISES ROAD USERS OF FLOOD DAMAGED ROADS IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE

Pretoria, 17 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of flood damage caused by inclement weather conditions on some of its national road network in Limpopo Province.

“The R529 national road section between Giyani and Tzaneen, the R518 national road between Mokopane and Marken, the national road R33 between Lephalale and Vaalwater, the national road R573 between Moteti and Oorloog as well as the R524 national road between Makhado and Thohoyandou have all been affected.

“The R529 national road between Giyani and Tzaneen was damaged by heavy rains where the road crosses the Great Letaba River. The damage has resulted in a slope failure, which caused the collapse of the paved shoulder, and Armco steel pipes have been washed away, including aprons and wing walls, making the road vulnerable to collapse. SANRAL’s routine road maintenance (RRM) team, working together with local traffic enforcement, closed the road after assessing the damage. A detour has been identified to divert traffic away from the damage,” said Madoda Mthembu, SANRAL’s Provincial Manager for Limpopo Province.

“The R518 national road between Mokopane and Marken has been damaged by heavy rains and a slope failure, resulting in a landslide at the Kloof Pass. One lane at Kloof Pass has been completely blocked by material falling from the slope. The road has been closed to traffic as a precaution. Motorists travelling from Lephalale to Mokopane can use the R518 to Marken and take the R561 which links with the N11 at Baltimore and from there to Mokopane and vice versa.

Mthembu also said that the R33 national road between Lephalale and Vaalwater has been damaged by heavy rains resulting in damaged pavement and the road has been closed to traffic. Motorists travelling from Lephalale can use the R510 and join the R520 towards Vaalwater and vice versa.

The R573 national road between Moteti village and Oorloog near Siyabuswa has been damaged by heavy rains resulting in the partial collapse of the major culvert. The road is still open to traffic. Should the collapse deteriorate, the road will be closed to traffic and the only alternative is the provincial road R568 from KwaMhlanga in Mpumalanga towards Siyabuswa which joins back to the R573 towards Marble Hall.

“The R524 national road between Makhado and Thohoyandou, on the other hand, is pothole ridden because of the floods damage. SANRAL is in the process of clearing water ponding on the road and fixing open potholes. This will largely depend on weather clearing up to allow for the maintenance teams to fix the potholes,” added Mthembu.

SANRAL is in discussions with the provincial and local law enforcement authorities to make road users public aware of where detours, temporary bypasses will be located, with proper signage to be erected.

SANRAL appeals to motorists to adhere to road warning signs, to reduce travel speed and drive with extreme caution in the heavy rains.

 

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SANRAL N2/N3 EB CLOETE UPGRADE ROAD CLOSURES Pietermaritzburg,

12 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announces road closure on the N3 EB Cloete Interchange, affecting the flyover bridge from Durban central business district (N3 Westbound) to King Shaka International Airport for the installation and placement of barriers along the affected route.

“These closures are essential to enable barrier placement and support the ongoing work to widen and raise the bridge, a critical element of SANRAL’s extensive upgrade of the EB Cloete Interchange,” said Corné Roux, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Engineer.

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

THE CLOSURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Closure 1: Wednesday 19 February 2025 at 22:00 to Thursday 20 February 2025 at 04:00 for the installation of barriers

• Closure 2: Thursday 20 February 2025 at 22:00 to Friday 21 February 2025 at 04:00 for the installation of barriers
• Closure 3: Friday 21 February 2025 at 22:00 to Saturday 22 February 2025 at 04:00 for the final barrier installation.

NOTE THAT THE REMAINDER OF THE EB CLOETE INTERCHANGE WILL REMAIN FULLY OPEN TO TRAFFIC.

When travelling from Durban CBD on the N3 Westbound and connecting to the N2 North, please follow these alternative routes:
• Continue on the N3 Westbound towards St James Avenue (Pavilion) Interchange;
• Take the Off Ramp;
• Turn right onto St James Avenue;
• Take the loop ramp on the left back onto the N3 towards Durban;
• On approaching EB Cloete Interchange, take the offramp to the N2 Northbound (towards KSIA).

To ensure safety for both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans are in place, with signage, barriers, and traffic-calming measures already installed.

Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to delay trips over these times or use staging areas to minimize congestion. Public transport operators should ensure drivers are aware of route closures and alternative routes affecting their schedules. Light vehicles and emergency services are encouraged to utilize alternative 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

All road users are strongly advised to plan routes in advance and leave for destinations earlier than usual to avoid delays.

“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 is reduced during construction, added Roux.

For editorial content or additional information contact Lwando Mahlasela on 082 440 4305 or pressoffice@nra.co.za

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MEDIA RELEASE
SANRAL announces toll tariff adjustment effective 1 March 2025

Pretoria, 10 February 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) hereby notifies the public of the adjustment to the toll tariffs effective from 1 March 20254.
The tariffs are adjusted annually in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as obtained from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The annual toll tariffs will increase by 4.84%, as published in the Government Gazette of 7 February 2025. This rate is less than last year’s 6.25% adjustment.

SANRAL’s General Manager for Communications and Marketing, Vusi Mona, explained that toll revenue is necessary to maintain, operate and improve toll roads, as well as to service debt incurred to implement a toll road project.
“The funds go a long way towards ensuring that SANRAL fulfils its mandate of delivering quality road infrastructure that adds value to the lives of South African citizens,” said Mona.

He also said that key economic infrastructure, such as the national road network, is a precondition for providing basic services such as electricity, water, sanitation, telecommunications and public transport, and this road network therefore needs to meet industrial, commercial and household needs.

“SANRAL is empathetic to the South African public, considering the current state of the economy. However, it is equally important to introduce the adjustments to ensure that the agency continues to deliver safe and quality roads to the benefit of all road users,” added Mona.

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For editorial content or additional information, please contact Lwando Mahlasela on 082 440 5305 or pressoffice@nra.co.za.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY Temporary Turning Restrictions at N2 Beacon Way Intersection in Plettenberg Bay

Western Cape, 06 February 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to inform road users that there will be short term changes to the traffic flow through the construction works area at the Beacon Way Intersection on the N2 in Plettenberg Bay for a few days in the second week of February 2025.

In order for the Contractor to complete the asphalt layers around the circle and into Beacon Way, they must deviate traffic in the area around the circle and between the various newly constructed islands at the intersection.

The flow of traffic will be rerouted both out of Beacon Way and on the N2 over the next week.

In the interest of road safety, including the safety of the construction team, lane restrictions and lane rerouting will continue to be implemented at this intersection. Traffic coming out of Beacon Way will NOT be able to turn right and will be directed up to the circle at Shell for a few hours on TWO of next week’s days.

Similarly, motorists coming from Knysna and turning into Beacon Way will NOT be able to turn right into Beacon Way and will be directed along to the Old Nick / Keurbooms caravan park intersection or beyond for a few hours on TWO of next week’s days.

Due to the above conditions, motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly and use alternative routes wherever possible.

Alternative Routes

• Road users going to Plettenberg Bay from Knysna should use the Marine Way entrance to move in and out.

• All road users leaving Plett, going to the malls in Beacon Way or moving in and out of Poortjies should use Bowtie or other routes to get onto the N2.

• Heavy motor vehicles that supply the mall in Beacon Way should use Marine Drive for deliveries.

All road users are requested to be mindful of the impact of the construction, to reduce speed, and to obey temporary and permanent signage when travelling through the construction area. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.
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Issued by SANRAL. For editorial content or additional information contact Lwando Mahlasela on 082 440 5305 or pressoffice@nra.co.za

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

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

Eastern Cape, 04 FEBRUARY  2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures and shoulder 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 04 February 2025 until 28 February 2025.

There will be a minimum of three lane closures within a 24-hour period, for km19.4 to km22.8 on the West Bound Fast Lane, km12.8 to km16.6 West Bound Fast Lane, and km12.8 to km16.6 East Bound slow lane.

Additionally, there will be daytime moving closure; East Bound Fast and Slow Lane, km8 to 12.6, and West Bound Fast Lane km 8 to12.6.

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 base using bituminous emulsion, base patches, and resealing 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 play a crucial role in enhancing the economic and social well-being of the community,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Southern Region’s Regional Manager.

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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