Shova road closures this Sunday

MOTORISTS are urged to take note of the road closures on Sunday, 18 October when the Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic takes place.

Now in its 29th year, the organisers are confident that, as with past events, residents would not only welcome and cheer on contestants but also bear with organisers and traffic authorities who will be closing the roads along the Amashova route from 4am.

The 106km will kick off outside the Pietermaritzburg City Hall at 7am while the 65km starts at Drew Road in Cato Ridge at 5.30am and the 35km starts outside the Lillies Quarter in Old Main Road, Hillcrest at 5.30am, with all races finishing at Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (NMR Avenue).

Road closure times along the route are:

· M13 Westville – M13 45th Cutting: 4.15am to 2.45pm.

· N3 Outbound – Monty Naiker Street: 5am to 3.15pm.

· Monty Naiker Street (Pine Street): 4am to 3.30pm.

· Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (North Bound): 4am to 4pm.

For those cycling, ensure the cut off times for race day are noted.

Late entries will be taken on any of the registration days at an increased fee with registration and collection of race numbers being held at Suncoast in Durban, on the following days and times:

Thursday, 15 October 1pm to 6pm.

Friday, 16 October 9am to 6pm.

Saturday, 17 October 9am to 4pm.

For further information, log on to www.shova.co.za