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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

NIGHT-TIME ROAD CLOSURES ON N2 KING CETSHWAYO BRIDGE ON THE NORTH & SOUTHBOUND
CARRIAGEWAYS

 

Durban, 15 September 2025 –The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of upcoming night-time closures on the N2 Northbound and Southbound carriageways at King Cetshwayo Bridge to allow for the safe erection of temporary stagework and beams to support the permanent bridge deck construction.

This initiative forms part of SANRAL’s continuous efforts to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic infrastructure along both the N2 and N3 corridors.

This work follows the completion of demolition activities earlier this year and marks the next phase of construction on the bridge structure.

“Construction at King Cetshwayo Bridge is entering a new stage, with temporary works being installed to carry the construction load of the second new bridge deck. This forms part of the broader EB Cloete upgrade aimed at improving traffic flow and safety on this critical national route,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Road Safety Engineer.

Scheduled Closures:

• Closure 1:

      o N2 Northbound: Closed between EB Cloete Interchange and Umgeni Road Interchange from 20:00, Monday 22 September 2025 to 04:00, Tuesday 23 September 2025

 

• Closure 2:
     o N2 Southbound: Closed between EB Cloete Interchange and Umgeni Road Interchange from 20:00, Tuesday 07 October 2025 to 04:00, Wednesday 08 October 2025

 

Figure 1: Closure locations

 

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. These night-time closures have been scheduled to minimise daytime disruption.

“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,” said Lowe.

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

 

PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE ON THE N2 NEAR FORT JACKSON FOR ESSENTIAL ESKOM POWER LINE INSTALLATION

 

Gqeberha, 15th September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of temporary intermittent / partial road closures scheduled to take place along the N2, Section 15, near Fort Jackson in the Eastern Cape. This partial road closure will take place to allow Eskom to install new OPGW fibre optic cable which will supply electricity to the area.

Closure dates and times:

• Tuesday 16th September from 8h00 until 16h00
• Wednesday 17th September from 8h00 until 16h00

 

To ensure the safety of workers and motorists, traffic in both directions may be briefly stopped for up to 30 minutes when cables are pulled across the road. Local Traffic Officials will be on-site to manage traffic flow and to minimise delays.

‘Motorists are advised to plan their trips accordingly, adhere to speed limits and to consider alternate routes,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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, 15th September 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 18) between Bhisho and the Kei Road on the 18th September 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 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

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN KWABHACA AND EMAXESIBENI

 

Eastern Cape, 15th September 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 20th September 2025.

The blast will take place at approximately 13,7 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 Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape’s 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.

 

MEDIA ALERT

SANRAL to Engage Mkhondo Community and SMMEs on Upcoming R3.2 billion N2 Road Construction Project

 

Mpumalanga, 15 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), invites members of the media to attend the Taking SANRAL to the people of Mkhondo Local Municipality stakeholder engagement session.

The session will provide an opportunity for SANRAL to unpack sub-contracting and job opportunities available to targeted enterprises on the construction of National Route N2, section 33 from Bloemendal to Piet Retief. This engagement forms part of SANRAL’s commitment to transformation and inclusive growth by ensuring that targeted enterprises participate in its infrastructure projects.

The details of the session are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Time: 10h00 – 13h30
Venue: Mkhondo Town Hall
RSVP: Lerato Moloi on 067 598 3456 or moloil@nra.co.za

SANRAL’s Mpumalanga Provincial Head and Project Managers will be available to engage the media after the session.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N2 NORTH BOUND BETWEEN SEZELA INTERCHANGE AND PARK RYNIE INTERCHANGE

Durban, 12 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of temporary road closures on the N2 north bound between Sezela Interchange and Park Rynie Interchange for installation of a pipe bridge onto the N2 Umzinto River Bridge as part of the new South Coast Water Pipeline.

“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. In order to complete this project, a pipe bridge will be installed onto the existing N2 Umzinto River Bridge. This will require multiple road closures lasting approximately 60 minutes each so that the pipe bridge structure can be lifted into place.” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal Geometrics Specialist Engineer.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

• Morning closure

–N2 North Bound (Port Shepstone to Durban): Daily from 05:00 to 6:00, Wednesday, 24 September 2025 to Wednesday, 15 October 2025

• Afternoon closure

–N2 North Bound (Port Shepstone to Durban): Daily from 15:00 to 16:00, Wednesday, 24 September 2025 to Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Light motor vehicles can divert off the N2 and onto the R102 at the Sezela Interchange and rejoin the N2 at the Park Rynie Interchange. Due to potential safety risks heavy motor vehicles will be stacked on the N2 for the duration of the closures.

“We understand that these road closures cause major disruption, so have planned them to take place at times when the disruption is minimised. 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 the 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 routing.” said Lowe.

Traffic accommodation teams with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), have carefully planned the closures and will manage and monitor them for their full duration. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major infrastructure construction.

The closure locations and a detailed alternative route guide is included below:

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

N2 North Bound (Port Shepstone to Durban):

• N2 North bound fully closed at the Umzinto River Bridge

The available alternative route to traffic:

1. R102 Northbound: A detour will be in place at the Sezela Interchange for Light Motor Vehicles only, to join the R102. Light Motor Vehicles can rejoin the N2 Northbound at the Park Rynie Interchange.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF EDEN ROAD AS PART OF N3 WESTVILLE TO PARADISE VALLEY UPGRADE

Durban, 10 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise road users of the temporary road closure of Eden Road, between 10 Eden Road (Blood Bank Road) and Oxford Road, for bridge staging as part of the ongoing construction of the upgraded M13 Paradise Valley On and off ramp bridges.

“Construction is progressing on the M13 Paradise Valley Interchange upgrade. This closure is necessary to support the broader upgrade of the N3 between Westville and Paradise Valley. Access for residents and visitors to the Paradise Valley Nature Reserve will be maintained via a newly constructed access road,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Geometrics Specialist Engineer.

The temporary road closure will take place as follows:

• Road section affected: Eden Road between 10 Eden Road (Blood Bank Road) and Oxford Road
• Closure period: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 – Saturday, 14 November 2026
• Alternative access: A new access road will be opened from the M13 Westbound (Durban to Pinetown) carriageway, with full directional signage in place before the closure begins.

CLOSURE LOCATION:

Eden Road:

• Eden Road closed between 10 Eden Rd (Blood Bank Rd) and Oxford Road.
• Access into Eden Road shall be via the M13 Westbound Carriageway, a new access will be created to enter and exit Eden Road.

 

Figure 1: Detour Routes

“SANRAL understands the negative impact any road closure has on the travelling public and appreciates the support received from those affected by this temporary closure,” added Lowe

 

MEDIA ALERT
INTENT TO TOLL BEITBRIDGE PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS

Limpopo,5 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), invites members of the media to attend the Intent to Toll Beitbridge Public Consultation sessions.

The Minister of Transport Ms Barbara Creecy recently approved the intent to toll Beitbridge (the border post and bridge between South Africa and Zimbabwe). SANRAL, as the implementing agency, will be facilitating comprehensive engagement sessions aimed at the general public, the Border Post stakeholders, other state-owned entities like the Border Management Authority (BMA), South African Revenue Services (SARS), Cross-Border Road and Traffic Agency (C-BRTA), and affected municipalities and provincial departments in Limpopo.

This is in line with Section 27 of the SANRAL Act, 7 of 1998 and will provide the public with an opportunity to comment and make inputs on the proposal.

SANRAL’s Provincial Head for Limpopo, Madoda Mthembu will be available to engage the media after each session.

The details of the sessions are as follows:

RSVP: Lerato Moloi on 067 598 3456 or moloil@nra.co.za

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN KWABHACA AND EMAXESIBENI

4 September 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 10th of September 2025.

The blast will take place at approximately 17,5 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’s Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.