The northbound lanes of the N2 between the KwaMashu and Mt Edgecombe interchanges will close overnight on Saturday.

The road will be closed from 7pm on Saturday, July 12 until 7am on Sunday, July 13, to allow for the installation of two overhead sign gantries.

To ensure worker safety during installation, the southbound fast lane will also be closed, but motorists will still be able to use the other southbound lanes.

“Construction is getting to an advanced stage on the N2 and now requires installation of road sign gantries,” said Sanral provincial specialist geometrics engineer, Jason Lowe.

This closure is part of the ongoing upgrade process for the N2 between KwaMashu and Umdloti.

Motorists are urged to use the following alternative routes during the closure.

Pink Route:

• Take KwaMashu offramp.
• Turn left onto R102 and continue towards Phoenix.
• Turn right onto M41 eastbound towards Umhlanga interchange.

Blue Route:

• Make use of route N3 eastbound into Durban.
• Continue onto M4 northbound towards Umhlanga.
• Take exit for Umhlanga M41 westbound towards Umhlanga interchange.

Green Route:

• Take Umgeni Road offramp from N2 northbound and continue on Umgeni Road towards Morningside.
• Turn left onto M4 northbound towards Umhlanga.
• Take exit for Umhlanga M41 westbound towards Umhlanga interchange.

Yellow Route:

• On the N2 northbound, take offramp at Queen Nandi interchange and turn left.
• Continue on the R102 towards Phoenix.
• Turn right onto M41 eastbound towards Umhlanga interchange.

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