Traffic Advisory

Upgrade of the R336 between Addo and Nqweba Phase 2, Eastern Cape

Caption: The upgrade is taking place between Bezuidenhout River and Addo. (The route is marked red on the map.) Closures marked in yellow

Gqeberha, 04 April 2025—The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users about the ongoing road upgrade project on the R336, which extends from Bezuidenhout River (approximately 13 km from Nqweba Town (formerly Kirkwood) to the intersection of the R336 and R335 near Addo. The project is scheduled to continue until November 2025.

This upgrade encompasses 17.7 km of the R336, specifically between the 30.5km and 48.2km road markers. As part of Phase 2, the road will undergo significant improvements, including widening lanes and shoulders, enhanced intersections, widening of two bridges, construction of one new bridge and the addition of pedestrian facilities where necessary. These upgrades are intended to improve overall mobility and create a safer driving environment.

During the Easter weekend from the 17th to the 21st April 2025, the road will feature two traffic closures. These closures span 4 km each, and the average waiting time is 20 minutes. Although the remainder of the route is open to traffic, motorists must be aware that road line markings and road signs are temporary. The entire road is a no-overtaking zone. Furthermore, it remains a construction site, and the temporary speed limit of 60 km/h must be observed.

“It is essential to note that at the Sunday River Bridge and Bezuidenhout River Bridge, the road is narrow, and therefore motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution when crossing these bridges. Motorists are encouraged to plan their journeys with the ongoing roadworks in mind, and to drive carefully and at a reduced speed through the closures,” said Kayakazi Mafuta, SANRAL’s Acting Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

Some Valuable Information

“If motorists find themselves in an emergency and need to provide their position, they should use the route markers along the side of the road. These route markers are placed every 200m and provide sufficient information on the exact location and route.

Motorists are urged to be more cautious when driving on the R336. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused during the road construction. Attempts have been made to minimize disruptions as far as possible,” added Mafuta.