Watch: N2 Ezimbokodweni bridge opens to traffic

The Ezimbokodweni River bridge on the N2 opened earlier today (21 November), after being damaged by heavy rain three weeks ago.

November 21, 2024

Vusi Mthalane 1 minute read

Metro police lead the first cars over the rapaired bridge. PHOTO: Vusi Mthalane.

THE N2 Ezimbokodweni River bridge’s southbound carriageway re-opened to traffic at around 10:30 today (November 21) much to the jubilation of motorists who had endured traffic congestion on alternative routes for three weeks after a serious problem was encouraged with bridge pillar.

Metro police top brass and Sanral’s representatives led the convoy of the first cars to cross the bridge after final inspections were completed and concrete barriers removed.

Also read: Ezimbokodweni N2 bridge to open to traffic sooner than expected

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November 21, 2024

Vusi Mthalane 1 minute read

Vusi Mthalane

Vusi Mthalane is a senior journalist with the South Coast Sun newspaper. With more than 13 years of newsroom experience, he covers stories that matter to communities along the South Coast, from Isipingo to Umgababa. His work has also appeared in The Witness, Zululand Fever, and the South Coast Fever.