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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, 16 October 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 National Road N2, 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: 21 October 2025
• Location: km 65.220 – km 65.640
• 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 N3 WESTVILLE TO PARADISE VALLEY FOR GANTRY INSTALLATION & PLACEMENT OF BEAMS

Durban, 20 October 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of temporary road closures on the N3 Eastbound Carriageway at the M1 Richmond Road off ramp for the installation of the height restriction gantry, the N3 Eastbound Carriageway at the M7 Pinetown off ramp for the staging and placement of portal beams and the N3 Westbound Carriageway at the Paradise Valley M13 off ramp as part of the ongoing construction of the upgraded M13 Paradise Valley Off Ramp bridge over the N3 Highway.

“Construction continues on the upgraded M13 Paradise Valley Off Ramps. This closure is part of the ongoing progress in the upgrade of the N3 between Westville and Paradise Valley,” 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:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, find suitable staging areas or reroute via the M13 or M1 to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes.

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

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

Closure 1: N3 East Bound Closure (Pinetown to Durban):

• N3 East Bound fully closed at the M1 Interchange (exit 20 – M1 Richmond Road).
• Traffic will be diverted off the N3 onto the M1 Richmond Road via the N3 off ramp. From the M1 traffic will be directed onto the M13 east bound and then back onto the N3 via the M13 on ramp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, 16 October 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 National Road N2, 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: 21 October 2025
• Location: km 65.220 – km 65.640
• 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

CONTRACT SANRAL R.021-020-2023/9: Temporary Lane Closures on the R21, Olifantsfontein, Gauteng
Province

Gauteng, 16 October 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of the temporary lane closure of the two slow lanes on the National Road R21 Section 2 Northbound (km 0.3) at Olifantsfontein, due to the rehabilitation of the sinkhole. These closures are necessary to facilitate the
rehabilitation, and road repair thereafter.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN KWABHACA AND EMAXESIBENI

Eastern Cape, 15th October 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 21st October 2025 at 12pm. The road will be closed for a maximum of 30 minutes.

The blast will take place at approximately 12,6 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.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

N3 FULL CLOSURES TO FACILITATE BLASTING ACTIVITIES BETWEEN NEW ENGLAND INTERCHANGE AND MARKET ROAD INTERCHANGE

MEDIA ALERT

SANRAL TO HOST WORLD ROAD ASSOCIATION (PIARC) TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING AND INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

eThekwini, 14 October 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will host the World Road Association (PIARC) Technical Committee Meeting and International Seminar in Durban on 15 – 16 October 2025 with a focus on the impact of extreme weather events on road transport systems and infrastructure.

Since its existence since 1909, PIARC has fostered and facilitated global discussion and knowledge sharing in the roads and road transport sector. The Association boasts 128 government members worldwide and retains consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

Part of the work done by PIARC is to create and coordinate Technical Committees which unite experts from numerous areas, including road safety and design, network operations and maintenance, finance, and governance. Experts are nominated by member countries to work on issues identified under the Associations’ Strategic Plan. which is endorsed by member countries. These Technical Committees allow participants to access global information and expertise, along with professional development and networking opportunities.

The details of the Technical Committee Meeting and International Seminar are as follows:
The details of the Minister’s visit are as follows:
Date: 15 – 16 October 2025
Time: 9h00 – 17h30
Venue: The Capital Zimbali, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal

Members of the media are invited to attend.

Members of the media are requested to confirm their attendance with Mr Lwando Mahlasela on 082 440 5305/ mahlaselal@nra.co.za and Ms Nomcebo Cebekhulu on 060 817 0486 / http://cebekhulun@nra.co.za.
The two days’ programme is also attached for your attention.

-ENDS-

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, 13th 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 18) between Bhisho and Kei Road on the 16th and 28th October 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 / BLASTING NOTICE

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

Mpumalanga, 09 October 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 National Road N2, Section 34, from Leiden to Camden. These closures are necessary to facilitate the road improvement works and are in place only during the day as indicated below.

Closure Details:

• Date: 14 October 2025
• Location: km 65.220 – km 65.640
• 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.

“We advise road users to plan their trips 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 construction personnel on site.” said Mabuyi Mhlanga, SANRAL’s Provincial Head for Mpumalanga.

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