UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY
N2/N3 EB CLOETE UPGRADE AND ROAD CLOSURES
Durban, 28 October 2024 – The installation of the temporary pedestrian bridge over the N3 at Rockdale Road between St James Avenue/Harry Gwala Road Interchange and the EB Cloete Interchange has been postponed, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.
The temporary road closures will now take place on:
•N3 Eastbound carriageway closure: 20:00 on Monday, 04 November 2024 to 00:00 on Tuesday, 05 November 2024
•N3 Westbound carriageway closure: 00:00 on Tuesday, 05 November 2024 to 04:00 on Tuesday, 05 November 2024
The Eastbound carriageway will be the first closure followed by the Westbound carriageway, on the same evening.
“These closures are to allow for the installation of a temporary pedestrian bridge to provide a safe crossing for pedestrians commuting between Chesterville and Westville due to the Rockdale Bridge being demolished at the end of August 2024,” said Corné Roux, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Engineer.
This provision forms part of SANRAL’s continuous drive to ensure pedestrian safety on its road network.
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 and/or find suitable staging areas over the 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.
Light vehicle traffic as well as emergency services and traffic management are advised to make use of alternative 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
All road users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible, leave for destinations earlier than usual.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES OPTIONS:
N3 Eastbound closures (Pinetown to Durban):
•N3 Eastbound fully closed at St James Avenue/Harry Gwala Road Interchange. The off-ramp to Westville/Pavilion Shopping Centre will remain open
•St James Avenue loop ramp will be closed from the Pavilion to Durban
•St James Avenue left slip will be closed from Westville to Durban
N3 Westbound closures (Durban to Pinetown):
•N3 Westbound fully closed at EB Cloete Interchange (AKA Spaghetti Junction), motorists can only proceed to the N2 North or South.
•N2 Northbound off-ramp closed at EB Cloete Interchange from Amanzimtoti to Pinetown.
•N2 Southbound off-ramp closed at EB Cloete Interchange from Umhlanga Rocks to Pinetown.
“SANRAL appeals to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling past the construction work zones,” said Roux. “To prioritise the safety of both the construction workers and road users, the speed limit along the route will be reduced during construction. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.”
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Issued by FTI Consulting on behalf of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL). For editorial content or additional information contact Lwando Mahlasela on 082 440 4305 pressoffice@nra.co.za