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WEATHER UPDATE: Take note of following roads in and around KZN South Coast
Continue to drive with caution as roads are wet and slippery.
The following roads have been reported as ones to avoid or take great care in while driving over the last 48 hours.
Old Pont Road Port Edward.
Old Pont Road Port Edward.Pioneer Road in Ramsgate on the way to Pistols, two trees in the left hand side of the road. Glenmarkie Road in Ramsgate – Road partially washed away.
Banks Street and Collison street in Margate/Manaba.National Road between Margate Saps and Sasol Garage.N2 Shelly Beach to Port Shepstone (landslides – cleared).R620 Oslo Beach.Port Shepstone Marine Drive and R620 – watch out for big potholes between Southport and Sea Park in both directions.Sugar Mill Road in Port Shepstone towards Batstone’s Drift low level bridge to lime jetty to the Illovo Sugar Mill is a definite no go area. Extensive assessment by RNM and BAC members. Barricaded with danger tape.Batstone’s Drift low level bridge – closed.P200 Gamalake to Port Shepstone.Umbango Area.Knox-Gore Road in St Mike’s. R102 Umtentweni near Caltex garage (still mud on the road).Oshabeni area.N2 northbound closed – N2 southbound open (not sure of alternative routes).N2 to Scottsburgh and Durban – Ilfracombe area N2 north bound before Ultra City – ClosedNote, some these situations may have since been cleared.
Use alternative routes and avoid areas with low level bridges.
Call the 24 hour control room to report fallen trees on 039 682 5555.
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