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UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N3 BETWEEN MARKET ROAD AND LYNNFIELD PARK INTERCHANGE

 Durban, 21 August 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announces an update to the temporary road closures on the N3 between Market Road Interchange and Lynnfield Park Interchange for the placing of bridge beams for the second new bridge as part of the ongoing construction of the new Ashburton Interchange.

“Construction of one of the two new bridges over the N3 at Ashburton Interchange has been completed and is open to traffic. The old bridge has been demolished and now construction of the second new bridge over the N3 is commencing. This closure is part of the ongoing progress in the upgrade of the Ashburton Interchange and surrounding roads,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

• N3 South Bound (Pietermaritzburg to Durban) Closure: From 20:00, Saturday, 06 September 2025 to 05:00, on Sunday, 07 September 2025
• N3 North Bound (Durban to Pietermaritzburg) Rolling Closure: From 20:00, Saturday, 06/09/2025, to 20;15 Saturday 06/09/2025
• N3 North Bound (Durban to Pietermaritzburg) Closure: From 20:00, Sunday, 07 September 2025 to 05:00, on Monday, 08 September 2025

Local residents are advised that local access remains in place on Pope Ellis Drive, but under Stop and Go control.

“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 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 routing.

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.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.” continued Lowe.

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

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

N3 South Bound Closures (Pietermaritzburg to Durban):

• N3 South Bound fully closed at Market Road Interchange. The Off Ramp to Mkondeni remains open.
• N3 South Bound On Ramp from Market Road to Durban is fully closed.

N3 North Bound Closures (Durban to Pietermaritzburg):

• N3 North Bound fully closed at Lynnfield Park Interchange. The Off Ramp to Lynnfield Park remains open.
• N3 North Bound On Ramp from Lynnfield Park to Pietermaritzburg is fully closed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The available alternative routes to traffic are:

1. R103 Southbound: A detour will be in place at Market Road Interchange where the traffic will be directed off the N3, up the Off Ramp and onto Market Road. The traffic will continue left onto the R103 (CB Downes Rd) and stay on the R103 for approximately 10km to Lynnfield Park Interchange and rejoin the N3 southbound at Lynnfield Park Interchange.
2. R103 Northbound: A detour will be in place at Lynnfield Park Interchange where the traffic will be directed off the N3 and onto the R103. Traffic will continue on the R103 for approximately 10km (up Polly Shorts) to Market Road Intersection. The detour will continue right onto Market Road and rejoin the N3 northbound at Market Road Interchange.
3. Pope Ellis Drive will be controlled via Stop and Go for residents only. Temporary traffic control devices will be in place to control traffic in the most efficient way possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SANRAL invites the public to participate in the upcoming Intent to Toll Beitbridge Public Consultations.

These sessions are in line with Section 27 of the SANRAL Act, 7 of 1998.
These engagements will provide the public with an opportunity to comment and make inputs in relation to the Intent to Toll Beitbridge.

To attend the sessions in person or virtually, please RSVP here or by scanning the QR code.

In terms of Section 27(4)(a)(ii) of the said Act all interested persons are hereby invited to comment and make written representations, by 19 September 2025 to beitbridge@nra.co.za

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY RAMP CLOSURES ON N2/N3 EB CLOETE INTERCHANGE

Durban, 01 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of the upcoming temporary closures of some of the ramps at EB Cloete Interchange. These closures are required to facilitate excavation and foundational works beneath the ramps, as part of the ongoing EB Cloete Interchange upgrade project.

The closures will take place over four separate weekends, with each scheduled from Saturday evening to early Monday morning to minimise weekday traffic disruption.

“These works are part of the broader improvements to the Interchange. The temporary closures are necessary to accommodate construction activity in a safe and controlled manner,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu Natal Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

Scheduled closures:

• Closure 1:
• N2 Northbound to N3 Eastbound (from Amanzimtoti to Durban CBD): Closed from 18:00, Saturday 06 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 08 September 2025
• N2 Northbound to N3 Westbound (from Amanzimtoti to Pietermaritzburg): Closed from 22:00, Saturday 06 September 2025 to 06:00, Sunday 07 September 2025
• Closure 2:
• N2 Southbound to N3 Westbound (from Umhlanga to Pietermaritzburg): Closed from 18:00, Saturday 13 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 15 September 2025
• Closure 3:
• N2 Northbound to N3 Eastbound (from Amanzimtoti to Durban CBD): Closed from 18:00, Saturday 20 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 22 September 2025
• Closure 4:
• N2 Southbound to N3 Westbound (from Umhlanga to Pietermaritzburg): Closed from 18:00, Saturday 04 October 2025 to 04:00, Monday 06 October 2025

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

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.

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

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

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES:

The following alternative route is provided for the closures affecting the N2 Northbound to N3 Eastbound (from Amanzimtoti to Durban CBD) as follows:

• Closure 1: From 18:00, Saturday 06 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 08 September 2025
• Closure 3: From 18:00, Saturday 20 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 22 September 2025

 Locally

• Take N2 off-ramp
• Keep left on-ramp towards Pietermaritzburg
• Take St James Road off-ramp
• Turn right toward Westville
• Turn left onto the loop to merge with N3 towards Durban

Advanced

• Via M4 Southern Freeway
• Via M7 Edwin Swales Drive
• Via Umgeni Road Interchange

The following alternative route is provided for the closures affecting the N2 Northbound to N3 Westbound (from Amanzimtoti to Pietermaritzburg) as follows:

• Closure 1: From 22:00, Saturday 06 September 2025 to 06:00, Sunday 07 September 2025

Advanced

• Via M7 Edwin Swales Drive
• Via M1 Higginson Highway

The following alternative route is provided for the closures affecting N2 Southbound to N3 Westbound (from Umhlanga to Pietermaritzburg) as follows:

• Closure 2: From 18:00, Saturday 13 September 2025 to 04:00, Monday 15 September 2025
• Closure 4: From 18:00, Saturday 04 October 2025 to 04:00, Monday 06 October 2025

Locally

• Take N2 off-ramp
• Keep left on-ramp towards Durban CB
• Take Sherwood off-ramp
• Turn right at traffic light
• Turn right again and merge back onto N3 to Pietermaritzburg

Advanced

• Via M19 Via Pinetown
• Via M13 Via Sherwood

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROLLING CLOSURES ON N3 TO FACILITATE BLASTING ACTIVITIES BETWEEN ASHBURTON AND NEW ENGLAND INTERCHANGE

Pietermaritzburg, 01 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists on temporary rolling road closures to facilitate blasting next to the N3 Market Road Overpass Bridge as part of the ongoing construction between Gladys Manzi Road and New England Road Interchange.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

N3 full closure (both directions) from Ashburton Interchange to New England Interchange:

• Closure 1: Thursday, 4 September 2025 from 14h30 to 15h00
• Closure 2: Tuesday, 9 September 2025 from 14h30 to 15h00
• Closure 3: Thursday, 11 September 2025 from 14h30 to 15h00
• Closure 4: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 from 14h30 to 15h00
• Closure 5: Thursday, 18 September 2025 from 14h30 to 15h00

Note that no access will be allowed onto the N3 between Ashburton and New England Road Interchanges via the interchange ramps or other connecting roads.

The full closures will take place as follows:

• 14h30 to 14h45 – Close N3 and other connecting roads and blast.
• 14h45 to 15h00 – Clean up any debris on all roads.
• 15h00 – Reopen N3 and other connecting roads for all vehicles.

“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” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu Natal Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

The R103 will be available as an alternative route during the blast. Substantial delays are, however, likely. The closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information of the new time will be issued.

“We understand that these road closures cause major disruption and 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 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 routing. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.” said Lowe.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY / BLASTING NOTICE

CONTRACT SANRAL R.052-030-2020/1: Temporary Stop/Go Road Closures on the R52, Koster
to N4 Rustenburg, North West Province

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 R52, Section 3, from Koster (km 0.0) to N4 Rustenburg (km 38.70). These closures are necessary to facilitate the road improvement works and are in place only during the day as indicated below.

Closure Details:

• Date: 2, 4 & 5 September 2025
• Location: km 6.5 – km 7.2
• Time: Between 12:00 and 16:00
• Duration: Stop/Go traffic management will be in operation, leading to potential delays of up to 30 minutes during peak hours.
• Closure Lengths: The closure lengths may vary but should not exceed 5 km unless required for safety reasons.

“We advise road users to plan their trips accordingly during these essential road upgrades. SANRAL remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our National roads. Road users are requested to please adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings when applicable. It is not only for your own safety but also for the persons working at the closures and the construction workers within the work zones.” said Mirriam Ramoba, SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the North West.

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 FAST LANE CLOSURES ON N2 UMHLANGA RIVER BRIDGE

Durban, 01 September 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of the upcoming temporary fast lane closures on the Umhlanga River Bridge. The closures are required to complete the works for widening of the bridge deck.

“The N2 upgrade project between the KwaMashu Interchange and the eMdloti Interchange is progressing well and has recently reached a significant milestone – some of the newly constructed lanes were opened to traffic. Once complete the N2’s capacity will be significantly improved. There will be a total of 5 lanes in either direction between the KwaMashu and Mount Edgecombe Interchanges and 4 lanes in either direction thereafter to the eMdloti Interchange,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu Natal Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

• N2 fast lane closure (both directions) at the Umhlanga River Bridge from 19:00 on Friday, 05 September 2025 to 04:00 on Monday, 08 September 2025

While one lane per direction will still be open to traffic the speed limit will be reduced to 40km/h. This is required to ensure that vibrations within the bridge, caused by traffic, are kept to a minimum so that freshly poured concrete is given enough time to gain strength to resist the normally expected vibrations.

‘’Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period and/or find suitable staging areas. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of the anticipated congestion and consider alternative routes. The alternative routes available are the M4 and the R102” said Lowe.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION OF SPECIAL MAINTENANCE PROJECT ON R27 NATIONAL ROAD FROM NORTHERN AND WESTERN CAPE BORDER TO CALVINIA

Northern Cape, 26 August 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) confirms the recent start of the special maintenance project on the R27 national road from the Northern Cape and Western Cape border (km41.12) to Calvinia (km 69.82). Progress is notable, with road closures underway.

“As part of the special maintenance project on National Route R27 Section 7 and 8 and repair the Vanrhyns Pass from (km 42.6 to km 41.0), the scope of works to be undertaken include consolidation and base repair, asphalt overlay, guardrail removal and installation, removal and installation of permanent signage, subsoils, and kerbing. This work is expected to continue over the next four weeks. Additionally, a 24-hour Stop and Go will be erected for the execution of all works,” said Ulrich Witbooi, SANRAL’s Project Manager.

All public vehicles will be stopped at both the bottom and top of the Vanrhyns Pass and escorted with a designated traffic safety escort vehicle. The expected minimum waiting period is approximately 45 minutes.

Stop & Go 1: Top of Vanrhyns Pass (Niewoudtville)

Stop & Go 2: Bottom of Vanrhyns Pass (rest area)

The Vanrhyns Pass will be opened to the public on 28th of August at 17h00 to avoid any delays for those travelling over the weekend to and from the Hantam Vleisfees, as well as flower viewers. All public road users are to expect no delays during this period. The Stop and Go will only be re-erected on the morning of Tuesday, the 2nd of September, for all work to continue.

To minimise disruption, a traffic safety vehicle will be made available to escort all public vehicles throughout the Stop & Go operation for the duration of all works. Preference will be given to heavy motor vehicles passing through.

“We urge road users to exercise caution, reduce speed, adhere to warning signs within the construction area and always remain vigilant for road construction workers,” added Witbooi.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused by these necessary upgrades. These short-term disruptions are, however, vital for long-term road safety enhancements that will benefit all road users.

Contact Information regarding Traffic Accommodation: Traffic Safety Officer

Erin – 081 433 7223

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MEDIA ALERT

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

Mpumalanga, 22 August 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: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Time: 10h00 – 13h30
Venue: Mkhondo Town Hall
RSVP: Lerato Moloi on 067 598 3456 or moloil@nra.co.za

Members of the media are invited to attend.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY / BLASTING NOTICE

CONTRACT SANRAL R.052-030-2020/1: Temporary Stop/Go Road Closures on the R52, Koster to N4 Rustenburg, North West Province

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 R52, Section 3, from Koster (km 0.0) to N4 Rustenburg (km 38.70). These closures are necessary to facilitate the road improvement works and are in place only during the day as indicated below.

Closure Details:

• Date: 25 – 27 August 2025
• Location: km 6.5 – km 7.2
• Time: Between 12:00 and 16:00
• Duration: Stop/Go traffic management will be in operation, leading to potential delays of up to 30 minutes during peak hours.
• Closure Lengths: The closure lengths may vary but should not exceed 5 km unless required for safety reasons.

“We advise road users to plan their trips accordingly during these essential road upgrades. SANRAL remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our National roads. Road users are requested to please adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings when applicable. It is not only for your own safety but also for the persons working at the closures and the construction workers within the work zones.” said Mirriam Ramoba, SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the North West.

 

 

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