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UPDATED: TRAFFIC ADVISORY NEW DATES FOR LYNNFIELD BRIDGE DECK DEMOLITION AND ROAD CLOSURE OF R103

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UPDATED: TRAFFIC ADVISORY
NEW DATES FOR LYNNFIELD BRIDGE DECK DEMOLITION AND ROAD CLOSURE OF R103

Pietermaritzburg, 20 September 2023 – The R103 will be closed on the nights of 23, 24 and 25 September 2023, between the hours of 8pm to 5am, and not from 20 September 2023 as earlier indicated, to facilitate the demolition of Lynnfield bridge on the N3, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

“Intermittent full closures will take place at Lynnfield Park interchange with both the R103 West bound and East Bound traffic being unable to cross under the Lynnfield Bridge during said times. The closures are due to the demolition of half of the Lynnfield bridge on the N3 Durban bound as part of the N3 construction process. The traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), will manage and monitor the diversion of traffic during both sessions,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.

The intermittent full road closures are proposed to take place as follows:

23 Sept 2023

20h00 to 20h30 – Close R103 and proceed to break the bridge structure

20h30 to 00h00 – Continue breaking the concrete structure

24 Sept 2023

00h00 to 04h30 – Complete breaking
04h30 to 05h00 – Clean and reopen R103 allowing for traffic to flow

24 Sept 2023

20h00 to 20h30 – Close R103 and proceed to break the bridge structure 20h30 to 00h00 – Continue breaking the concrete structure

25 Sept 2023

00h00 to 04h30 – Complete breaking
04h30 to 05h00 – Clean and reopen R103 allowing for traffic to flow

The available alternative routes available to traffic are:

1. N3 North Bound traffic to use Umlaas Road interchange offramp to access Lion Park and Camperdown.

2. N3 South Bound traffic to use Ashburton interchange to access Lynnfield Park and the Ibhubesi industrial park.

The closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. SANRAL will keep the travelling public updated on progress and changes to the above through further media statements.

“SANRAL wishes to apologise to the motoring public for any inconvenience caused during the road closure. This is an unavoidable consequence of the road improvements. Attempts have been made to minimise disturbances as far as possible and closures have been restricted to hours when traffic is at its lowest level,” said Lowe.

Motorists are urged to be patient while driving through the alternative routes, to plan and adjust their

route trips ahead of time and to adhere to signage and speed limits.

 

NCOP members laud quality of SANRAL’s roads infrastructure and its impact on communities

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NCOP members laud quality of SANRAL’s roads infrastructure and its impact on communities

16 September 2023 – Members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) have undertaken oversight visits to various South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) projects throughout the country and have expressed their satisfaction at the progress on the projects and the involvement of community groups.

The NCOP members undertook a Provincial Week programme to assess the state of government infrastructure throughout the provinces. Roads, as one of the key economic infrastructures of the country, featured dominantly on the programme, with various road infrastructure projects visited by the NCOP.

In the Eastern Cape, the road network under the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) that was of interest to the NCOP included the flagship N2 Wild Coast Road, the R61 section between Bambisana and Lusikisiki, the R336 from Kirkwood to Addo and the N2 between the Gamtoos River and the Van Stadens River.

Speaking on the sidelines of the NCOP oversight visit at the Msikaba Bridge, SANRAL CEO, Reginald Demana, welcomed the Provincial Week programme and oversight visits to SANRAL road infrastructure projects.

“I attended the Msikaba Bridge oversight visit as this is our flagship project in the Southern Region and this was an opportunity to showcase the work that is going into construction of this iconic bridge,” said Demana regarding the R1.72-billion Msikaba Bridge that is currently under construction. The 580m span, 195m high, cable-stay bridge is anticipated to be completed at the end of February 2025.

“Notably, this NCOP visit comes a day after this bridge was featured on an international National Geographic engineering series called Building Impossible with Daniel Ashville, demonstrating the world class engineering excellence that is entailed in this infrastructure,” said Demana. To date, over R80-million in wages has been paid to targeted labour and over 2 750 full-time equivalent jobs have been created on the Msikaba Bridge contract.

Leading the NCOP delegation to the SANRAL projects in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality and the Sarah Baartman District Municipality (R336 and N2 Gamtoos), Honourable Zolani Mkiva said: “This oversight visit is geared at making development more transparent and more visible. The NCOP is empowered by law to intervene where there are service delivery blockages.”

“We are satisfied with the work SANRAL is doing in this area. We appreciate the reports we have received in terms of participation of designated groups in these projects, especially women. We understand that there are some gaps that need closing, especially participation by military veterans and people with disabilities, and we want to see these being addressed in line with government’s transformation agenda,” said Mkiva.

The training programme currently underway to capacitate around 100 beneficiaries on the N2 Gamtoos River to Van Stadens River project was received well as it would ensure skills development within the surrounding communities.

The NCOP was excited with news of fossil matter that has been discovered on the R336 project between Kirkwood and Addo, while the Executive Mayor of Sarah Baartman District, Councillor Deon de Vos said that quality roads were essential for the transportation of quality citrus products that are produced in the area.

NCOP leader of the delegation to the Msikaba Bridge, Nokuzola Ndongeni said: “We are satisfied with what we are seeing, hearing and what we have been briefed on, the technical side of the project. We are pleased that women and youth are well represented and that there’s skills transfer taking place so that in years to come there can be a show of people who acquired skills here.”

Nkosi Gcinizizwe Mkwedini, of a nearby Qaukeni village, remarked that the Msikaba Bridge project is the symbol of “what we can do working together. The fact that the work that is taking place here is becoming more visible to the world at large symbolises that the people of this community are behind it.”

At the NCOP oversight visit to SANRAL’s Eastern Region (Free State), the MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, indicated that she is in discussion with SANRAL to take over the repairs and maintenance of the R26, R74 and R34. The MEC also noted that her department now makes use of SANRAL engineers to assess the quality of road upgrades and repairs before they make any payments to their contractors.

In SANRAL’s Northern Region, the members of the NCOP visited the upgrade project along the R573 national road (Moloto Road) Section 2 between Kwaggafontein and Vlaglaagte within the Thembisile Hani local municipality. Moloto Road is a special project, which forms part of several Strategic Infrastructure Projects (SIPs) identified and undertaken by the South African government to revive the country’s economy. Beyond stimulating the economy, upgrading Moloto Road will promote safety and improved mobility for all road users.

Other projects that also featured during the NCOP visits include the upgrading of the N2 national road between Ermelo in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, the upgrading of the R40 national road between Hazyview and Bushbuckridge, and the maintenance project along the N17 national road Section 5 in Chrissiesmeer within the Msukaligwa and Chief Albert Luthuli local municipalities.

Progress Hlahla, SANRAL’s Northern Regional Manager, welcomed the visit from members of the NCOP on “Building Viable Provincial and Municipal Infrastructure for Effective Delivery of Services to Communities”.

“This initiative goes a long way in sharing SANRAL’s knowledge and expertise of infrastructure development in the country, but it also symbolises the ongoing strategic partnership between the national roads agency and the government at national, provincial and local level, and ensures that the infrastructure projects are delivered on time and within budget,” said Hlahla.

Some common challenges identified across the projects included high contestation by local emerging contractors, demands for ringfencing of economic opportunities for locals and the sometimes exploitative relationship between the main contractors and subcontractors.

“SANRAL appreciates the role its road infrastructure development service delivery plays in the socio-economic upliftment of communities where we work. The oversight visits by NCOP delegations to our projects across the country was an opportune time to demonstrate the impact of our work through the creation of jobs, skills development and participation of previously marginalised groups in economic opportunities presented by our projects,” added Demana.

 

Lynnfield Bridge deck demolition will result in road closure of R103

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Lynnfield Bridge deck demolition will result in road closure of R103

Pietermaritzburg, 16 September 2023 – The R103 will be closed on the nights of 20, 21, 22 and 23 September 2023, between the hours of 8pm and 5am, to facilitate the demolition of Lynnfield Bridge on the N3, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

“Intermittent full closures will take place at Lynnfield Park interchange with both the R103 Westbound and Eastbound traffic being unable to cross under the Lynnfield Bridge during said times. The closures are due to the demolition of half of the Lynnfield Bridge on the N3 towards Durban, as part of the N3 construction process. The traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), will manage and monitor the diversion of traffic during both sessions,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.

The intermittent full road closures are proposed to take place as follows:

20 Sept 2023

20h00 to 20h30 – Close R103 and proceed to break the bridge structure 20h30 to 00h00 – Continue breaking the concrete structure

21 Sept 2023

00h00 to 04h30 – Complete breaking
04h30 to 05h00 – Clean and reopen R103 allowing for traffic to flow

21 Sept 2023

20h00 to 20h30 – Close R103 and proceed to break the bridge structure 20h30 to 00h00 – Continue breaking the concrete structure

22 Sept 2023

00h00 to 04h30 – Complete breaking
04h30 to 05h00 – Clean and reopen R103 allowing for traffic to flow

22 Sept 2023

20h00 to 20h30 – Close R103 and proceed to break the bridge structure 20h30 to 00h00 – Continue breaking the concrete structure

23 Sept 2023

00h00 to 04h30 – Complete breaking
04h30 to 05h00 – Clean and reopen R103 allowing for traffic to flow

The available alternative routes available to traffic are:
1. N3 North Bound traffic to use Umlaas Road interchange offramp to access Lion Park and

Camperdown.

2. N3 South Bound traffic to use Ashburton interchange to access Lynnfield Park and the Ibhubesi industrial park.

The closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. SANRAL will keep the travelling public updated on progress and changes to the above through further media statements.

“SANRAL wishes to apologise to the motoring public for any inconvenience caused during the road closure. This is an unavoidable consequence of the road improvements. Attempts have been made to minimise disturbances as far as possible and closures have been restricted to hours when traffic is at its lowest level,” said Lowe.

Motorists are urged to be patient while driving through the alternative routes, to plan and adjust their route trips ahead of time and to adhere to signage and speed limits.

 

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says R216 million Montrose Interchange is significant step for economic growth

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Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says R216 million Montrose Interchange is significant step for economic growth

Mpumalanga, 8 September 2023 – Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the new R216 million Montrose Interchange on the N4 in Mpumalanga is a prime example of government delivering on its mandate to build better and safer road networks which will help to grow the economy and create jobs.

Minister Chikunga officially opened the Montrose Interchange today and hailed the project as a model of cooperation between the National Department of Transport, the state’s roads agency, South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), and the private sector. In this case, SANRAL’s partnership with Trans Africa Concessions (TRAC), working together with provincial and local government, had delivered a new, state-of-the-art piece of road infrastructure which met the best engineering and construction standards in the world, said Minister Chikunga.

“This project shows us that South Africa has the capability to build freeway interchanges that can compare to any similar project in countries with advanced and highly developed economies,” said Minister Chikunga. “We are extremely proud of this achievement and it is yet another reason for us to celebrate the work of SANRAL, together with private sector partners such as TRAC. In other words, it’s a perfect example of a public-private partnership.”

“President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed his cabinet ministers to do everything in our power to grow the economy, create jobs and fight poverty. The Montrose Interchange and all the other projects which SANRAL is busy constructing across the country, together with the private sector, is indisputable evidence that government agencies are working hard to improve the lives of all South Africans,” she said.

Mpumalanga’s MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport, Mandla Ndlovu, said the Montrose Interchange showed that all levels of government were working together to grow the economy. “I want to thank the national

government, SANRAL and TRAC for delivering this project for the benefit of Mpumalanga and indeed South Africa and Mozambique as well,” he said.

SANRAL Chief Executive Officer Reginald Demana said the Montrose Interchange would significantly improve safety, reduce the number of accidents and help to ensure the free flow of people and goods between South Africa and Mozambique. “The new Montrose Interchange is a major feature of the N4 Maputo Corridor which connects Mpumalanga, Gauteng and North West to Mozambique. This is an economic development corridor which has proven to be a significant driver of growth in the region,” said Demana.

The construction of the project, which started in November 2021, is aimed at improving mobility and to facilitate trade and logistics between South Africa and Mozambique, especially exports and imports via Maputo Harbour.

The scope of Works included the realigning of 600m of the existing Schoemanskloof road, the construction of four new interchange ramps, the widening of the existing two-lane Crocodile River Bridge from two to five lanes, and two new signature arch bridges.

The newly upgraded interchange presented locals with employment and business opportunities, with more than 350 labourers employed on the project over 20 months and more than 20 local companies participated as subcontractors.

Many SMMEs benefited by learning new skills and growing their companies. For skills and transformation initiatives, Raubex introduced LIT (Labour-Intensive Training) to capacitate locals by giving them practical work experience before the formal training from an accredited training institution. This enabled them to understand their scope of work better before moving to the theoretical platform. Forty-four (44) emerging contractors have benefitted from the project and 834 local people benefitted through employment.

The project received praise from officials and the traditional leaders who were in attendance.

Phindile Sibiya, a health and safety officer who worked on the project, said she was proud to have played a part in building such an iconic piece of infrastructure. “It’s been a pleasure working on this project and it has inspired me to further my studies so that I can become a safety officer and also explore other opportunities,” she said.

Expressing her appreciation for the project, the Mayor of City of Mbombela, Councillor Sibongile Makushe, said she was proud of the sterling work by the Department of Transport and SANRAL. “The construction of this interchange

has already uplifted local communities and will undoubtedly have an even greater economic spinoff by making it easier and safer to access neighbouring provinces and countries” she said.

SANRAL remains committed to its mandate of delivering a safe and reliable road network to improve the lives of communities.

Traffic disruptions expected as construction begins on N3 between Westville and Paradise Valley

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Traffic disruptions expected as construction begins on N3 between Westville and Paradise Valley

Durban, 4 September 2023 – Motorists travelling on the N3 between the Westville viaduct and the Paradise Valley Interchange will experience traffic disruptions as major construction and upgrades are set to begin on 1 October 2023, according to the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL).

The R4.7 billion project is expected to extend over approximately 51 months.

“We will endeavour to keep at least three lanes per direction open on the N3 route at all times and on applicable ramps, at least one lane will be kept open,” said Andrew Ssekayita, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.

The project includes the provision of additional one and two lanes to create a varying four to six-lane dual carriageway plus auxiliary lanes where required. There will also be upgrades to Eden Road, Paradise Valley Interchange, including the Provincial Route 13 (M13), and the Westville Interchange including Spine Road. There will be major bridge construction works including widening of the Westville and Paradise Valley Viaducts that are between 25 to 30m in height above both valleys.
“Traffic accommodation will commence immediately and will continue for the duration of the project. There will be contraflow for the construction of the bridge overpasses and there will be short road closures at night during demolitions with alternative routes available,” said Ssekayita.

“SANRAL would like to apologise to all road users for the inconvenience caused due to the necessary road construction and upgrades. Safety and security for all road users is the ultimate priority of the agency and we will ensure that we will keep the disruptions at a manageable level. During this period, we would like to thank road users for their patience and understanding,” said Ssekayita.

Work on the 5.74 kms stretch of the N3 route will include:
i. Erection of temporary road signs, Stop/Go signals and other traffic control devices.
ii. Provision of pedestrian and public transport facilities (pedestrian walkways with concrete barriers and taxi layby).
iii. Relocation of services affected by the capacity improvement.
iv. Construction of mass earthworks for pavement widening, bridge upgrades on affected interchanges, drainage (both cross and road surface).
v. Construction of gravel pavement layers, including selected layers and stabilised subbase.
vi. Construction and widening of new overpasses and bridge structures, consisting of Westville Viaduct, Langford Road Overpass, Lancaster Road Overpass, Dudley Road Overpass, St James Avenue Bridge, Eden Road Bridge and Paradise Valley Viaduct.
vii. Electrical works including the installation of street lighting along the entire section.

SANRAL has embarked on a three-month mobilisation period which includes community liaison and procurement planning for targeted enterprises. These engagements are expected to end on 30 September 2023.

The areas that will be affected are Pinetown, Westville, Hillcrest, Kloof, Marrianhill and Pavillion Mall. The construction will also impact all road users that travel to major destinations including the Durban Port and King Shaka International Airport. SANRAL has also embarked on an extensive communication plan to ensure that the public are fully aware of the N2/N3 upgrading and various considerations to reduce travel time over the next eight to 10 years.

During the construction period, the following alternative routes can be considered for use by motorists: M1, M5, M7, M10 M13, M19 and St James Avenue/Harry Gwala.

Stop/Go traffic accommodation on the N1 between Bontebok and Hanover

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Stop/Go traffic accommodation on the N1 between Bontebok and Hanover

Northern Cape, 25 August 2023 – The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) would like to inform road users that Stop/Go traffic accommodation will be implemented on the N1 sections 10 and 11, between Bontebok and Hanover, from 28 August 2023.

The works will involve the periodic maintenance (pre-treatment and re-seal of the existing road surface) of the N1 on sections 10 and 11 as well as the improvement or replacement of existing drainage and ancillary works infrastructure.

Speed restrictions of 60km per hour will be applied at the work zones and the repairs are expected to be completed by end of May 2024. Motorists may make use of alternative routes or allow extra time when travelling between those towns.

“SANRAL would like to appeal to road users to adhere to the warning signs, reduce speed when approaching the construction zones and to plan their trips accordingly,” said Ms Jabulile Nyatela, SANRAL Project Manager.

SANRAL hosts scholarship and bursary induction for recipients

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SANRAL hosts scholarship and bursary induction for recipients

Western Cape, 21 August 2023 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) recently hosted an induction for recipients of its Scholarship and Bursary programme at the Lagoon Beach Hotel in Milnerton. In this academic year, the Skills Development Unit is funding 252 scholarships and 95 external bursaries.

Given the overwhelming response the unit receives annually when applications are open for bursaries and scholarships, this event was a celebration of the successful candidates who managed to outperform all the other applicants.

SANRAL’s investment into education is driven by its transformation policy. “The decision to expand our external bursaries beyond Civil Engineering, to cover all educational streams that feed our auxiliary operations, among others Law, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing and Human Resources, is evidence of meaningful transformation that expands our net of social inclusion,” said Heidi Harper, SANRAL’s General Manager for Skills Development.

Furthermore, the scholarship programme that had previously focused on only Mathematics and Science and supported learners with a 70% aggregate, now supports learners with a 60% aggregate, irrespective of their subject choices.

Isabella Smithdorf, a Grade 12 learner at Fairmont High School, excitedly explained how she is looking forward to pursuing a degree in Law, and is super grateful to SANRAL for supporting her academic journey at school.

Reabestswe Sekgothudi, currently a candidate engineer at SANRAL’s Technical Excellence Academy in Gqeberha, had the crowd entertained with her reflections of how she made the transition from a dream to be a doctor to living her best life as an aspirant civil engineer. She encouraged the African girl child to keep dreaming.

Cara Van Heerden, a final-year Civil Engineering student at Stellenbosch University, expressed deep gratitude to SANRAL for taking the financial pressure off her parents and acknowledged that she would not have been able to pursue her degree without the bursary.

All bursary and scholarship recipients have access to additional support services that assist with their overall wellbeing, including mental health.

“I am so grateful to SANRAL for the financial support they are giving me. However, their support goes beyond money. The wellness programme was an incredible support to me when my dad passed away and really helped me through a very difficult time,” said Azola Khoboyi, a final year Civil Engineering student at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Azola is no stranger to SANRAL as he was also supported with a scholarship during his high school years at the Centre for Science and Technology in Khayelitsha.

Ulrich Witbooi, a junior Project Manager at SANRAL, had also come through the bursary programme and encouraged the current intake to never give up and to draw inspiration from those who had achieved great things.

SANRAL is currently accepting applications for scholarships and external bursaries for the 2024 academic year. Application forms are available on the SANRAL website and close on 30 September 2023.

 

Blasting Works on N2 Sections 13 & 14 for next 12 months

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Blasting Works on N2 Sections 13 & 14 for next 12 months

Eastern Cape, 21 August 2023: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is notifying travellers that blasting operations are planned every week on a Wednesday at 14h00 for the next 12 months on sections 13 and 14 of the N2 between Makhanda (Grahamstown) and the Fish River Pass.

Blasting operations on national route N2 between Makhanda and Fish River Pass Section 13 km 92.6 to km 103.6 and Section 14 between km 0.0 and km 5.05 start on Wednesday 23 August 2023 and run until the end July 2024.

The road will be closed on these days from 14h00 for a maximum period of three hours, up to 17h00, to allow sufficient time for cleaning the existing N2 and making it safe for the travelling public.

Motorists travelling westwards between East London or eQonce (King William’s Town) and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) may consider using the following alternative route:
• From East London, follow the R72 to Port Alfred and Kenton on Sea through to Nanaga and turn left onto the N2 and continue on to Gqeberha.
Motorists travelling eastwards between Gqeberha and eQonce or East London may consider using the following alternative route:
• From Gqeberha, follow the N2 to Nanaga and turn right onto the R72 at the Nanaga junction and travel on via Alexandria and Port Alfred to East London.
• From East London, turn left onto the N2 and travel westwards through to eQonce.

“Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly, consider alternative routes and use caution when making use of the roads,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Southern Regional Manager.
SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

N3 reopened following truck incident

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

N3 reopened following truck incident

Durban, 11 August 2023 – The National Road 3 (N3) is again open to traffic between Pietermaritzburg and Durban following an incident that occurred around 03h10 on Thursday morning (10 August 2023) which resulted in all four lanes being closed, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has said.

“The N3 was reopened at Lynnfield Park at around 15h26 yesterday afternoon and was highly congested on the Durban bound road in Ashburton. This was expected as road users were anxious to go to their destinations after being stuck in traffic. The top layer of the affected area, as a result of the fire yesterday, was removed so the road could be open until rehabilitation,” said Nomsa Modise, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Projects Manager and Socio-Economic Development and National Coordinator for RIMS.

Motorists should proceed cautiously through the entire construction area.

“SANRAL apologises for the inconvenience caused by these incidents and wish to appeal to motorists to adhere to the warning signs and reduce speed when approaching the construction sites,” said Modise.

 

Blasting works scheduled on N2 between Makhanda and Fish River Pass

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Immediate
Blasting works scheduled on N2 between Makhanda and Fish River Pass

Eastern Cape, 9 August 2023: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to notify travellers that blasting operations are planned on the N2 between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and Fish River Pass, every Wednesday at 13h00 for the next 12 months up to end of July 2024. Blasting is scheduled for today, Wednesday, 9 August 2023.

The road will be closed on these days from 13h00, for a maximum period of three hours, up to 16h00 to allow sufficient time for cleaning of the existing N2 and making it safe for the travelling public.

Motorists travelling westwards between East London or Qonce (formerly King Williamstown) and Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) may consider using the following alternative route:

• From East London, follow the R72 to Port Alfred and Kenton on Sea through to Nanaga, 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 route:
• From Gqeberha, follow the N2 to Nanaga, turn right onto the R72 at the junction at Nanaga 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 Southern Regional Manager.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.