TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N2 BETWEEN SEZELA & PARK RYNIE INTERCHANGE FOR UMNGENI-UTHUKELA WATER PIPELINE INSTALLATION

Durban, 17 November 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announces temporary road closures on the N2 North and South bound between Sezela Interchange and Park Rynie Interchange for the commissioning of the South Coast Water Pipeline on the N2 Umzinto River Bridge from 19 November 2025 to 26 November 2025.

The construction of the South Coast Pipeline by uMngeni-uThukela Water will bring much needed relief in terms of water supply to the south coast region of Kwa-Zulu Natal. To ensure the highest safety standards during its first live commissioning, controlled short-duration closures on both carriageways will be implemented.

“Commissioning a pipeline of this scale across a live national route requires precise coordination, strict safety protocols, and short controlled shutdowns. These closures are designed to ensure the safety of road users, construction teams, and technical personnel working directly on the bridge,” said SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal Geometrics Specialist Engineer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The available alternative route to traffic:

• R102 North and South bound: A detour will be in place at the Sezela and Park Rynie Interchanges for Light Motor Vehicles only, to join the R102.

“Our traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), have carefully planned the closures and will manage and monitor them for their full duration. Light motor vehicles can divert off the N2 and onto the R102 at the Sezela and Park Rynie Interchanges and rejoin the N2. Due to potential safety risks heavy motor vehicles will be stacked on the N2 for the duration of the closures. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes,” said Lowe

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major infrastructure construction. SANRAL further appeals to road users to comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions.