TRAFFIC ADVISORY

No construction activities on N2 and N3 in KwaZulu-Natal during December holidays

Pietermaritzburg, 10 December 2024 – There will be no construction activities taking place on the N2 and N3 in KwaZulu-Natal from 13 December 2024 to 6 January 2024, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

“One of our main objectives with the current N2 and N3 upgrade projects is to improve travel efficiency. When complete, the combined effect of these upgrades will be quicker and more reliable travel times. While we can’t provide the full efficiency during the festive season we will be maximising this using the current two to three lanes that are available. The construction teams have been hard at work in the last couple of months rehabilitating and maintaining the lanes so that no construction work will be necessary during the holiday period. Two to three lanes will be fully open to traffic, with our traffic safety and towing services teams still available 24/7 to respond to breakdowns or other emergency situations,” said Jason Lowe, Specialist Engineer in SANRAL’s Eastern Region (KwaZulu-Natal and Free State).

Only emergency maintenance, such as pothole repairs, may take place in the lanes during the December-January holiday period.

Speeding, distracted driving, impatience, poorly maintained or unroadworthy vehicles and a general lack of respect for other people on the road have been major contributing factors to the numerous incidents or delays on these roadways.

“Road users are advised to put their cell phones away while driving, practice patience and make sure that their vehicles are checked, maintained and roadworthy before leaving home. They should adhere to the warning and speed limit signs but, most importantly, respect others on the road to ensure that all can get to their destinations safely, and in the least time possible,” said Lowe.

SANRAL wishes all road users a safe and incident free festive season.

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