AS the Amashova Durban Classic approaches this Sunday, organisers have reiterated they are dedicated to ensuring a safe and enjoyable event for cyclists with full road closure from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.
In an attempt to minimise disruptions and facilitate travel planning for residents, businesses and the public, the Amashova Race organisers are appealing to all locals to take note of the list of road closures.
“We are collaborating closely with the Road Accident Fund (RAF), eThekwini Metro Police, SAPS, Msunduzi Traffic, RTI and other safety and logistics experts to secure the Amashova cycling route for race day. We extend our sincere gratitude in advance to the residents and businesses along the route, who often are on the sidelines cheering on passing cyclists while cooperating and adhering to road closures and safety measures on race day,” says Annie Batchelder, Amashova Durban Classic race director.
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According to Batchelder, there is a small but significant route change going through Hillcrest this year, where the cyclists will not go along Kassier Road past Busamed Hillcrest Hospital and enter the M13 at Assagaai.
Instead, they will go up Old Main Road and turn into Hospital Road past Hillcrest Primary School to then enter the M13 via Plantations on Shongweni Road.
Amashova 2023 road closure details:
- Chief Albert Luthuli Street to Alexandra Road (04:00 until 09:00)
- Alexandra Road to Umlaas Road (04:00 until 10:30)
- Umlaas Road to R103 Inchanga / 1000 Hills (04:00 until 12:00)
- R103 Inchanga to Botha’s Hill Butchery (04:00 until 13:00)
- R103 Patna Road to R103 Galloway Road (04:00 until 13:30)
- Old Main Road Hillcrest – Hospital Road (04:45 until 13:30)
- Hospital Road / Shongweni Rd – M13 Hillcrest (04:45 until 13:30)
- M13 Hillcrest to M13 Westville (westbound), Pietermaritzburg bound (04:00 until 14:30)
- M13 Westville to M13 45th Cutting (westbound), Pietermaritzburg bound (04:00 until 14:30)
- N3 outbound to Monty Naicker Street (04:00 until 15:00)
- Monty Naicker Street (Pine Street) (04:00 until 15:00)
- Masabalala Yengwa Ave (southbound) (04:00 until 16:00)
Notice to cyclists regarding M13 roadworks
“We have recently engaged with several engineering companies overseeing the M13 upgrade near Westwood Mall. Due to the extensive roadworks currently underway on the N3 and M13 within this area, additional precautionary measures have been put in place. We are pleased to report that the engineers and roads department are fully aware of the upcoming Amashova event, and are committed to assisting us with signage and flag wavers to ensure cyclists are well accommodated,” added Batchelder.
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