THE 23rd Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk is taking place on Sunday, May 17.

The Durban Metro Police has urged motorists and padestrians to note road closures, and make use of alternative routes.

The 10km walk starts at 07:00 and the 5km walk starts at 08:00, and roads are scheduled to be closed from 04:30 to 12:00.

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Affected roads are as follows:
● The M4 northbound and southbound ramps onto Athlone Drive are closed.

● Masabalala Yengwa Avenue and Smiso Nkwanyana Road intersection is closed to southbound traffic.

● Masabalala Yengwa Avenue and Isaiah Ntshangase Road intersection is closed.

● Masabalala Yengwa Avenue and Battery Beach Road intersection is closed.

●Southbound access on Masabalala Yengwa Avenue is only possible via Somtseu Road.

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Motorists are advised to use alternative routes during this time.

“Road users travelling toward Durban CBD should use the M4 and exit at Argyle Road, then continue via Umgeni Road or KE Masinga Road.

“Drivers heading to the beachfront or Suncoast area are advised to use Somtseu Road.

“Southbound traffic toward the CBD should consider using Umgeni Road, Stamford Hill Road or KE Masinga Road.

“Motorists from Durban North may divert at Argyle Road to avoid affected areas.”

Motorists are urged to exercise patience, follow instructions from law enforcement officers and allow for extra travelling time.

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