N3 highway to be temporarily closed this weekend
Take note that the closure of the N3 will last for 35 hours
Motorists who are planning to use the N3 highway this weekend will need to make alternative plans, as the South African National Road Agency (SANRAL) has announced the complete closure of the N3 from 17:00 on Saturday (March 23) to 04:00 on Monday (March 25).
SANRAL said this is to facilitate the demolition of both the St James (Spine Road) Eastern Bridge structure and the Lancaster Road Bridge as part of the construction processes for N3 road upgrades between the Westville Viaduct and Paradise Valley interchange.
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On the N3 eastbound, a full road closure will take place at the M7 Farningham Ridge interchange in the west, where traffic will be diverted onto the M7 (north or south).
Heavy motor vehicles travelling south of Durban are encouraged to make use of the M7.
Heavy motor vehicles travelling east and north of Durban are encouraged to use the M19.
The M13 is available for light vehicles travelling eastward.
On the N3 westbound, full closure will take place at the N2 EB Cloete interchange (Spaghetti Junction) in the east, where traffic will be diverted north and south onto the N2, said SANRAL.
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