TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Road users advised of N2 KwaMashu to Umdloti upgrades and road closures

Durban, 28 November 2024 – A temporary slow lane closure on the N2 south of Mount Edgecombe interchange is scheduled for Sunday, 1 December 2024 to allow for pothole repairs, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

“The slow lane will be closed to traffic on Sunday, 1 December 2024 on the N2 northbound carriageway from the north of the KwaMashu Interchange until the Mount Edgecombe Interchange between 07h00 and 13h00. This closure will affect the northbound traffic only,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Specialist Geometrics Engineer.

Drivers are encouraged to consider the M4 and R102 as alternative routes, or to delay their travel over this time.
“The recent high volume of rain has caused noticeable deterioration to the slow lane. To prevent the formation of potholes and provide a better driving experience for road users, the contractor will mill out the old and pave back new asphalt. The fast and middle lanes will remain open and the southbound carriageway remains fully open,” Lowe explained.

Lowe said SANRAL understood the negative impact this will have on the travelling public due to the congestion it will cause.
He said, “To limit the impact, we are conducting the work during the hours of least traffic and in the shortest possible time. SANRAL appeals to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling towards and through the construction work zone.

“Delays are expected; thus all motorists are urged to be patient and courteous to their fellow drivers. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.”

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Issued by FTI Consulting on behalf of SANRAL. For editorial content or additional information contact Lwando Mahlasela on 082 440 5305 or pressoffice@nra.co.za