Sanral announces temporary N2 closure

AS part of ongoing major roadworks on and around the N2/N3 EB Cloete, or ‘Spaghetti Junction’ interchange, the N2 will be temporary closed to accommodate demolition of the old Wandsbeck bridge.

The closure was announced by the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral), and is set to take place from 6pm on Saturday, 7 March to 4am on Monday, 9 March.

“This closure is part of the ongoing upgrade of the EB Cloete interchange and surrounding road and bridges. Where municipal roads, such as Wandsbeck Road, are affected by the N2 or N3 upgrades, the affected portions are built to match the city’s future planning i.e. additional width or lanes are provided,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KZN provincial office road safety specialist engineer.

The roads agency assured that the N3 would remain completely open, with the closure affecting only the N2 between the Inanda Road and EB Cloete interchanges, where both carriageways will be closed.

“As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans will be in place,” said Sanral.

“Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period, find suitable staging areas or reroute using the alternative options to avoid major congestion.

“Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes.

“All road users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and, where possible, leave for destinations earlier than usual.”

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