The N3 will be fully closed on 26 February 2024, between 14h30 and 15h00, and 28 February 2024, between 14h30 and 15h00, to facilitate blasting under the Lynnfield Bridge on the N3, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.
“The intermittent full closures will take place between the Ashburton and Lynnfield Park interchanges. The closures are necessary for the blasting under the Lynnfield Bridge on the N3 as part of the construction process of the R103. Our traffic accommodation team, with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), will manage and monitor the diversion of traffic during all sessions, said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.
The intermittent full road closures are proposed to take place as follows:
Monday, 26 February 2024 (blast day 1 – create slot)
14h30 to 14h45 – Close N3 and blast on the R103.
14h45 to 15h00 – Clean up any debris on the N3 and/or R103.
15h00 – Reopen N3 and R103 for all vehicles.
Wednesday, 28 February 2024 (blast day 2 – main blast)
14h30 to 14h45 – Close N3 and blast on the R103.
14h45 to 15h00 – Clean up any debris on the N3 and/or R103.
15h00 – Reopen N3 and R103 for all vehicles.
The blast occurs on the R103 meaning that there will be no alternative route to which traffic can be diverted. Substantial delays will be experienced as the R103 and the N3 will both be closed for the period of the blast.
The closure may need to be adjusted, depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information about the new time will be issued.
“We ask motorists to be patient during the closure as there will be no alternative routes to access. We further urge motorists to plan and adjust their trips to accommodate the closure and adhere to speed limits. SANRAL apologises to road users for any inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during road construction,” said Lowe.
