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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN KWABHACA AND EMAXESIBENI

Eastern Cape, 24th 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 28th of November 2025 at 12pm. The road will be closed for a maximum of 30 minutes.

The blast will take place at approximately 13,4 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

SANRAL ROADS THAT WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE G20 SUMMIT OVER THE WEEKEND

Pretoria, 21 November 2025 – As delegates gear up for the main G20 Summit in Johannesburg, over the weekend (22 – 23 November 2025), the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has been actively preparing in ensuring that its highways are ready to host the many high-level delegates that will grace our province.
As part of this preparation, the following sections of SANRAL’s national road network in the province will be affected:

• R21 between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Pretoria
• The N3 as an alternative route to Sandton and other venues
• The N12 as a link to the main venue of the G20 Summit in Nasrec, and
• The N1 as a link between Pretoria, Sandton and Nasrec in Johannesburg.

“There are also some road works on the N3 and R21. SANRAL will endeavour to minimise disruption to the flow of traffic but advises all road users to note that there will be intermittent road closures to accommodate the movement of G20 delegates between the various G20 meeting venues. As a result, we advise motorists to consider using alternative routes during this period,” said Progress Hlahla, SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the Gauteng Province.
SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused, and urges all motorists to exercise caution while travelling on the national roads,
“We want to thank the public in advance for their patience and cooperation as we carry out a successful G20 Summit this weekend,” added Hlahla.

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MEDIA RELEASE

ROAD UPGRADE BETWEEN BELFAST AND DULLSTROOM GETS THUMBS UP FROM LOCAL TOURISM INDUSTRY

The National Council of Provinces recently paid an oversight visit to the R540 road between Belfast and Dullstroom in Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga, 21 November 2025 – As the country gears up for this year’s Festive Season, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited’s (SANRAL) upgrade of the R540 national road between Belfast and Dullstroom has caught the attention of the tourism industry.

Oupa Pilane, the National Chairperson of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association and the Special Attache responsible for Tourism Development in the Kruger Lowveld said that the tourism sector is excited by the work that SANRAL has done on this road.

“One of the key important factors about tourism is having better roads in order to have access to tourism attractions. This road is an important artery that links the N4 into Dullstroom, and via the Panorama Route (a scenic route known for its spectacular natural scenery, including the Blyde River Canyon, waterfalls, and unique rock formations in Mpumalanga), which eventually leads to Hoedspruit and the Kruger National Park. For years, many tourists could not drive through this route because of the road’s bad condition. This affected many local businesses, as tourists opted to drive through the N4 when going to the Kruger National Park.”

“We are quite excited now because, currently, occupation for holiday accommodation in Dulstroom has almost reached 95% and we are expecting an increase of between 20% to the 30% tourist capacity into this area during the Festive holidays. Tourism figures in this region had previously dropped by up to 50%. With an improved road network, we are optimistic that those numbers will gradually increase,” said Pilane.

Pilane added that in terms of national tourism, the two key sites that are mostly visited by tourists in the country are Cape Town and Mpumalanga.

Speaking at the National Council of Province’s (NCOP) oversight visit to the R540 national road on Wednesday this week, Kwanele Simelane, SANRAL’s Project Manager, said the R540 road was transferred to SANRAL by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government in November 2024.

“The work that we are currently undertaking on the R540 national road stretches from Belfast into Dullstroom and eventually Lydenburg. SANRAL manages a total network of 27 500 kilometres of the country’s national road network. Of that total network, just over 4 700 kilometres is here in Mpumalanga. That is important and significant because it means that this province has the second largest of SANRAL network in the country. This alone demonstrates SANRAL’s prioritisation and injection into this province.”

“SANRAL plans to inject close to R4.5 billion over the next three years in Mpumalanga, and this is in addition to the just over R12.5 billion that SANRAL will inject in major capital projects to respond to the increasing volumes of traffic that come into this province,” said Simelane.

Thulasizwe Thomo, Mpumalanga’s MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport, welcomed the collaboration that the provincial government has with SANRAL. He said that working together with SANRAL demonstrates government’s ongoing commitment to road infrastructure development.

“We appreciate the work that is being done by SANRAL in the province. The upgrade of this road alone attests to our partnership, and it also means that we will continue to strengthen our work with SANRAL to be able to execute our road construction and maintenance mandate as the department,” said Thomo.

SANRAL Board Chairperson Themba Mhambi reiterated SANRAL’s ongoing commitment to work with the different spheres of government.

He said: “As an entity of the Department of Transport, it is our duty to account to the different spheres of government and to account to government on how we spend the money that is intrusted upon us on behalf of the people of South Africa, including the NCOP. It is therefore an honour for us to have the NCOP come visit this project. As much as this project was handed over to SANRAL, we need to emphasise that this road belongs to the province, and we will continue to work under the province’s leadership and guidance”.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN KWABHACA AND EMAXESIBENI

Eastern Cape, 20th 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 26th of November at 12pm. The road will be closed for a maximum of 30 minutes.

The blast will take place at approximately 7 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 Clive Arries, Acting 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

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES ON THE N2 FOR THE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF ASPHALT SURFACING

Eastern Cape, 19th November 2025: The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to inform road users of planned traffic disruptions taking place on the N2 Section 8, east-and-westbound between Nature’s Valley and Bloukrans River, due to the removal and replacement of the road asphalt surfacing adjacent to the Tsitsikamma Toll Plaza.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Motorists are asked to plan their trips, accordingly, adhere to traffic accommodation signage and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Clive Arries, SANRAL Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

 

 

 

 

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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