TRAFFIC ADVISORY

FOR BLASTING ON THE N2 BETWEEN MOUNT FRERE AND MOUNT AYLIFF

24th March 2025: The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2 between Mount Frere and Mount Ayliff on the 26th of March 2025 at approximately 11h00. The road will be closed during the blast for a maximum of 30 Minutes.

The blasting will take place approximately 1,9 KM from Mount Frere when travelling towards Mount Ayliff.

Motorists travelling From Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative routes:-

• Exit the N2 at the Matatiele to Mount Fletcher route or via Flagstaff and 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.

Alternative route no 1 – N2 at Matatiele to Mount Fletcher route

Alternative route no 2- via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha.

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, to consider alternative routes and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Andrew Van Gruting, SANRAL’s Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Head.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.