TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Flood repairs to Main Road P398/2 from Boy’s Town to Westbrook Beach
Durban, 15 February 2024 – The repairs to the flood damage to Main Road P398/2, also known as M4 from Boy’s Town to Westbrook Beach, has begun, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.
“SANRAL has appointed the contractor to start with the repairs to the damage caused by floods in April 2022 at various locations along M4. The eight-month contract began on 3 October 2023 and is estimated to be completed by May 2024. The contractor has completed location 3 and commenced with location 1 and 2, situated near Boy’s Town,” said Sumay Maharaj, SANRAL’s Eastern region Project Manager.
The scope of works will entail inter alia:
o The construction of one cell box culvert at Location 1 – The site is situated near Boy’s Town, in Genazzano along M4.
o The construction of four cell box culverts at Location 2 – The site is situated near Boy’s Town, in Genazzano along M4.
The construction of the mechanically-stabilised earth wall situated between Westbrook Circle and Tongaat River Bridge has been completed.
The M4 will remain open to motorists at both locations 1 and 2 with temporary deviations in place.
The following alternative route can be used by light motor vehicles only:
Desainager and La Mercy Circle – M43 (Watson Highway):
o Motorists will need to take the first exit at the Desainager and La Mercy Circle.
o Turn right on Dolphin Avenue and continue for approximately 650m.
o At the T-junction, turn right onto Genazzano Road, and travel for an approximately 2.2km.
o At a second T-junction, the M43 (Watson Highway), motorists will be required to turn right and they will arrive at the Westbrook Tongaat Circle.
Motorists are advised to take note and obey the warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling past the construction work zone. To prioritise the safety of both the construction workers
and motorists, the speed limit along the route will be reduced during construction. All motorists are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual.
Location 1: M4 Northbound 1,3KM after Desainager Turning Circle
Location 2: M4 Northbound 2,4KM after Desainager Turning Circle