Amanzimtoti-bound N2 to close for repairs at Spaghetti Junction

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31-01-2025
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South Coast Sun
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The bridge at Spaghetti Junction will be raised and widened as part of a necessary upgrade to accommodate increased traffic volumes.

THE South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has announced road closures for bridge jacking at the EB Cloete Interchange (Spaghetti Junction), affecting the southbound route to Amanzimtoti on the N2 from February 8-10. Eastbound traffic on the N3 will also be affected.

This major road network has been under significant stress for several years, with traffic volumes far exceeding the original design capacity of the EB Cloete Interchange and its feeder roads.

Sanral’s Eastern Region project engineer, Corné Roux, said these closures are necessary to facilitate the vertical jacking of the bridge deck at the interchange.

“The bridge will be raised and widened over the N2 and N3 as part of Sanral’s extensive upgrade of the EB Cloete Interchange. This critical work, scheduled to take place over four consecutive weeks, with reserve dates allocated in case of inclement weather, will significantly improve the capacity and efficiency of this vital transport route,” said Roux.

The remainder of the EB Cloete Interchange will remain open to traffic.

When travelling on the N3 eastbound from Pinetown and intending to proceed to the N2 southbound towards Amanzimtoti, the following alternative route is recommended:

• Continue on the N3 eastbound towards Sherwood Interchange.


• Take the off-ramp.


• Turn right onto Jan Smuts Highway (M13).


• Turn right back onto N3 Eastbound.


• On approaching EB Cloete Interchange take the offramp to the N2 southbound (towards Amanzimtoti).

All road users are strongly advised to plan routes in advance and leave for destinations earlier than usual to avoid delays.

Closure of the flyover bridge from Pinetown (N3 eastbound) to Amanzimtoti (N2 southbound):

• Closure 1: From 14:00, February 8 to 02:00, February 10 for the removal of existing barriers.

• Closure 2: From 14:00, February 15 to 02:00, February 17 for the first stage of jacking.

• Closure 3: From 14:00, February 22 to 02:00, February 24 for the second stage of jacking.

• Closure 4: From 14:00, March 1 to 02:00, March 3 for the third stage of jacking.

Reserve dates in case of inclement weather:

• Closure 5: From 14:00, March 8 to 02:00, March 10.

A detailed alternative route guide can be found on www.nra.co.za/project-n2n3-upgrades?region_id=eastern