The City of Mbombela announced today, October 2, the temporary closure of Samora Machel Drive eastbound between Henshall and Friedenheim streets from October 5 to 9.

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The closure is due to road works near the Buscor Terminus and Sasol Filling Station.

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The municipality advised motorists to use alternative routes and follow the diagram for directions out of the CBD. This is part of ongoing road maintenance in the Mbombela CBD.