TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Full closure to accommodate blasting alongside the N3 near the Hammarsdale Interchange.

Durban, 12 September 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform the public of the complete closure of the N3 on 19 September 2024 as part of the N3 Section 2 Realignment Project. This is part of the agency’s efforts to continue building and maintaining high-quality roads.

The closure to facilitate blasting next to the N3 near the Hammarsdale Interchange will be between the hours of 14h30 and 15h00. Closures will also be necessary on Meadway Road at the Thousand Hills Street intersection as it is near the blasting activities.

“Our traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), will manage and monitor the diversion of traffic during all sessions,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.

The R103 will be available as an alternative route during the blast. The public is warned of possible delays on this road as it cannot handle the same volume of traffic as the N3.

The public is cautioned that the schedule is subject to change, taking into account the weather conditions on the day and other factors. Should there be any changes, the public will be kept informed.

Below is the road closure schedule for the blasting works.

Thursday, 19 September 2024
14h30 to 14h45 – Close N3 and secondary road and blast.
14h45 to 14h59 – Clean up any debris on the N3 and secondary road.
15h00 – Reopen N3 and secondary road for all vehicles.

“We ask motorists to plan and adjust their trips accordingly during this time, to continue exercising caution when approaching closure areas and to continue to be patient with each other. SANRAL apologises to the public for any inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during the ongoing road construction,” said Lowe.

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