NIGHTTIME ROAD CLOSURES ON N3 WESTVILLE TO PARADISE VALLEY FOR INSTALLATION OF BEAMS ON M13 BRIDGE

RE-ISSUE TRAFFIC ADVISORY

NIGHTTIME ROAD CLOSURES ON N3 WESTVILLE TO PARADISE VALLEY FOR INSTALLATION OF BEAMS ON M13 BRIDGE

Durban, 20 June 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of temporary road closures on the N3 westbound Carriageway at the Paradise Valley M13 off ramp for the staging and placement of portal beams as part of the ongoing construction of the upgraded M13 Paradise Valley Off Ramp bridge over the N3 Highway.

“Construction continues on the upgraded M13 Paradise Valley Off Ramps. This closure is part of the ongoing progress in the upgrade of the N3 between Westville and Paradise Valley,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN Provincial Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

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

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

  • N3 North Bound (Durban to Pinetown) Carriageway Closure: Traffic will be diverted via interchange off ramp during these periods (exit 17 – M13 Paradise Valley):
  1. From 20:00 to 04:30 on each night from Friday 20 June, Saturday 21 June and Sunday 22 June 2025.

As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans are in place. All road-users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual. A detailed alternative route guide is included below.

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

N3 North Bound (Durban to Pinetown):

  • N3 North Bound fully closed at the M13 Interchange (exit 17 – M13 Paradise Valley).
  • Traffic will be diverted off the N3 via the M13 Paradise Valley off ramp and then back onto the N3 via the M7 interchange on ramp or continue on the M13 to join the N3 at Key Ridge.

Figure 1: Detour Routes

“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, find suitable staging areas or reroute via the M7 or M19 to avoid congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes”, added Lowe.