TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N3 WESTVILLE TO PARADISE VALLEY FOR THE REMOVAL OF BRIDGE PARAPETS

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The SANRAL

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N3 WESTVILLE TO PARADISE VALLEY FOR THE REMOVAL OF BRIDGE PARAPETS

Durban, 21 May 2026 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of temporary road closures on the N3 Westbound Carriageway at the Paradise Valley interchange for the removal of the bridge parapets as part of the ongoing construction of the upgraded N3/M13 Paradise Valley interchange.

“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:

  • N3 West Bound Carriageway Closures:
    • Closure 1: From 20:00, Friday 5 June to 04:30, Saturday 6 June 2026. Traffic will be diverted via the N3 interchange off ramp (exit 17 – M13 Paradise Valley) onto the M13 during this period.
    • Closure 2: From 20:00, Saturday 6 June to 04:30, Sunday 7 June 2026. Traffic will be diverted via the N3 interchange off ramp (exit 17 – M13 Paradise Valley) onto the M13 during this period.
    • Closure 3: From 20:00, Sunday 7 June to 04:30, Monday 8 June 2026. Traffic will be diverted via the N3 interchange off ramp (exit 17 – M13 Paradise Valley) onto the M13 during this period.

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 M7 or M19 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. 2

CLOSURE LOCATIONS:

N3 West Bound Closure (Durban to Pinetown):

  • N3 West Bound fully closed at the M13 Interchange (exit 17 – M13 Paradise Valley).
  • Traffic will be diverted off the N3 via the M13 Paradise Valley off ramp and then back onto the N3 via the M7 interchange on ramp or continue on the M13 to join the N3 at Key Ridge.

Figure 1: Detour Routes

“SANRAL appeals to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling through the construction work zones. To prioritise the safety of both the construction workers and road users, the speed limit along the route will be reduced during construction”, added Lowe.