TRAFFIC ADVISORY
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N3 WESTVILLE TO PARADISE VALLEY FOR GANTRY INSTALLATION & PLACEMENT OF BEAMS
Durban, 20 October 2025 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of temporary road closures on the N3 Eastbound Carriageway at the M1 Richmond Road off ramp for the installation of the height restriction gantry, the N3 Eastbound Carriageway at the M7 Pinetown off ramp for the staging and placement of portal beams and the N3 Westbound Carriageway at the Paradise Valley M13 off ramp 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 Eastern Region Geometrics Specialist 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:
As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans are in place.
Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period, find suitable staging areas or reroute via the M13 or M1 to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes.
All road-users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual.
CLOSURE LOCATIONS:
Closure 1: N3 East Bound Closure (Pinetown to Durban):
- N3 East Bound fully closed at the M1 Interchange (exit 20 – M1 Richmond Road).
- Traffic will be diverted off the N3 onto the M1 Richmond Road via the N3 off ramp. From the M1 traffic will be directed onto the M13 east bound and then back onto the N3 via the M13 on ramp
