Brace for delays: Temporary N2 closures for King Cetshwayo bridge works

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18-11-2024
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North Coast Courier
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Night closures announced for bridge upgrades.

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) will temporarily close the N2 during the next two weekends for the removal of bridge beams used in the King Cetshwayo (M13) Bridge construction over the N2.

“This work is part of Sanral’s major national road network upgrade to relieve traffic congestion across the province, enhancing the N2 North and South Bound and the EB Cloete Interchange,” said Jason Lowe, Sanral’s project manager in the Eastern Region.

To ensure safety for both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans are in place, with signage, barriers and traffic-calming measures already installed. The roads will be closed between 8pm and 4am on Saturday and Sunday of the upcoming two weekends.

Sanral is advising motorists to delay trips or avoid the road closures altogether. Drivers are recommended to plan trips in advance and depart for destinations earlier than usual to avoid delays.

“Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to delay trips over these times or use staging areas to minimise congestion,” added Lowe. “Public transport operators should ensure drivers are aware of route closures and alternative routes affecting their schedules. Light vehicles and emergency services are encouraged to use alternative routes.

“Sanral appeals to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling past 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.“

N2 EB Cloete upgrades and road closures 

Closure of the N2 southbound and N2 northbound carriageways between the EB Cloete Interchange (Spaghetti Junction) and the Umgeni Road Interchange will be as follows:

• Closure 1: N2 South Bound Closure – Saturday, 23 November, at 8pm to Sunday, 24 November, at 4am.
• Closure 2: N2 North Bound Closure – Sunday, 24 November, at 8pm to Monday, 25 November, at 4am.
• Closure 3: N2 South Bound Closure – Saturday, 30 November, at 8pm to Sunday, 1 December, at 4am.
• Closure 4: N2 North Bound Closure – Sunday, 1 December, at 8pm to Monday, 2 December, at 4am.

More details about closures

Closure 1: N2 South Bound Closure – Saturday, 23 November, at 8pm to Sunday, 24 November, at 4am.

Closure 3: N2 South Bound Closure – Saturday, 30 Novembe, at 8pm to Sunday, 1 December, at 4am.

N2 closed as follows:

• Umgeni Road (M19)/N2 Interchange: No access to N2 South (towards Amanzimtoti). N2 North (to Umhlanga/King Shaka International Airport) and M19 fully open.
• Inanda Road Interchange: No access to N2 South (to Amanzimtoti). N2 North (towards Umhlanga/King Shaka International Airport) and Inanda Road fully open.

Closure 2: N2 Noth Bound Closure – Sunday, 24 November, at 8pm to Monday, 25 November, at 4am.

Closure 4: N2 North Bound Closure – Sunday, 1 December, at 8pm to Monday, 2 December, at 4am.

N2 closed as follows:

• N3 West Bound (Durban to Pinetown): Ramp to N2 North (to Umhlanga/King Shaka International Airport) closed.
• N3 East Bound (Pinetown to Durban): Ramp to N2 North (to Umhlanga/King Shaka International Airport) closed.
• N2 North Bound at EB Cloete Interchange (aka Spaghetti Junction): N2 North closed between EB Cloete and Umgeni Interchanges. Access only to N3 East or West bound at EB Cloete.