Eastern Cape, 20 September 2022: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) wishes to advise travellers that controlled blasting is scheduled to take place at the new Belstone Interchange in King Williams Town at 3pm today, Tuesday, 20 September 2022.

The blasting operation will take place at the corner of Joubert Street and MR 0688. The MR0688 and Joubert Street will be closed.

The alternative routes through King Williams Town are as follows:

• Motorists travelling from East London on the N2 into King Williams Town will not be affected.
• Motorists travelling from Bhisho into King Williams Town can take the R63.
• Motorist travelling from Bhisho to East London can take R63 to King Williams Town then theN2 to East London.“Motorists are asked to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when using the roads. We apologise for any inconvenience caused,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Southern Regional Manager.