Motorists take note: Temporary closure of N2
Light motor vehicles can divert off the N2 and onto the R102 at the Sezela interchange and re-join the N2 at the Park Rynie interchange.
Motorists are advised of temporary road closures on the N2 north bound, between the Sezela and Park Rynie interchange, for the installation of a pipe bridge onto the N2 Umzinto River bridge as part of the new South Coast Water Pipeline project.
“The construction of the South Coast Pipeline by uMngeni-uThukela Water will bring much needed relief in terms of water supply to the South Coast region of KwaZulu-Natal” said Jason Lowe, Sanral’s KZN geometrics specialist engineer.
“In order to complete this project, a pipe bridge will be installed onto the existing N2 Umzinto River bridge. This will require multiple road closures lasting 60 minutes each, so that the pipe bridge structure can be lifted into place.”
The temporary road closures will take place as follows:
Morning closure – N2 north bound (Port Shepstone to Durban): Daily from 05:00 to 6:00 – Wednesday, September 24 to Wednesday, October 15.
Afternoon closure – N2 north bound (Port Shepstone to Durban): Daily from 15:00 to 16:00 – Wednesday, September 24 to Wednesday, October 15.
Light motor vehicles can divert off the N2 and onto the R102 at the Sezela interchange and re-join the N2 at the Park Rynie interchange. Due to potential safety risks, heavy motor vehicles will be stacked on the N2 for the duration of the closures.
“We understand that these road closures can cause major disruption, so they have been planned to take place at times when the disruption is minimised,” added Lowe.
“Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period or find suitable staging areas to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of the closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes. Light vehicle traffic, as well as emergency services and traffic management are advised to make use of alternative routing.”
Traffic accommodation teams with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate have carefully planned the closures and will manage and monitor them for the full duration.
Sanral apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major infrastructure construction.
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