UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY
UPDATED GLADYS MANZI TO NEW ENGLAND ROAD UPGRADE CLOSURES
Pietermaritzburg, 24 October 2024 – The proposed temporary road closures for the installation of bridge beams that were planned for Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October 2024 have been postponed, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.
The temporary road closures will now take place on:
- N3 North bound closure: 21:00, Saturday 9 November 2024 to 05:00, Sunday 10 November 2024
- N3 South bound closure: 21:00, Sunday 10 November 2024 to 05:00, Monday 11 November 2024
The operation is weather dependant, and should the operations not be able to meet the above dates, the following dates are reserved as alternative:
- N3 North bound closure: 21:00, Saturday 16 November 2024 to 05:00, Sunday 17 November 2024
- N3 South bound closure: 21:00, Sunday 17 November 2024 to 05:00, Monday 18 November 2024
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) will monitor the closures for their full duration,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.
“Increased traffic volumes can be expected at the Market Road interchange as well as the roads leading to them. Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period and/or find suitable staging areas to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routings. Light vehicle traffic, as well as emergency services and traffic management are advised to make use of alternative routing. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major road enhancements.” said Lowe.
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