TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Road closure due to upgrade of N3 between Gladys Manzi and New England Roads

Pietermaritzburg, 22 November 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform the public about the planned temporary road closure on the N3 between Gladys Manzi and New England Roads, for the installation of bridge beams to construct the new Market Road overpass bridge.

The closure, which will take place on the N3 northbound, will start at 21h00 on Saturday, 23 November 2024, and will end at 05h00 on Sunday, 24 November 2024. The closure may extend to Sunday, 24 November 2024, from 21h00 and conclude on Monday, 25 November 2024, at 05h00.

While the N3 northbound carriageway will be closed, the ramps will remain open and will be used as a minor deviation using the N3 northbound via Market Road off-ramp and then a temporary on-ramp back onto the N3.

“Our traffic accommodation team will be assisted by the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) to manage and monitor the closures. We apologise for any inconvenience caused,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

“As the works are happening at night, when traffic volumes are at their lowest, only slight delays are expected on the Market Road interchange. Commuters are encouraged to plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays. Public transport operators are encouraged to share the route closure information with their drivers. Light vehicles, emergency services and traffic management are advised to be patient or use alternative routes made available at this time. Heavy vehicles are advised to find suitable staging areas over this period. SANRAL appreciates the public’s patience as it continues to enhance major roads,” said Lowe.

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