The N3 will be fully closed on 11 Mar 2024 between 14h30 and 15h00 and on 13 Mar 2024 between 14h30 and 15h00.
This is to facilitate blasting under the Lynnfield Bridge on the R103 as part of the construction process of the N3 upgrade, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) announced.
“The previously scheduled blasts could not proceed due to technical difficulties,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.
“Intermittent full closures will take place on both the N3 and R103 between the Ashburton and Lynnfield Park interchanges. The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) will manage and monitor traffic during all sessions with the assistance of the contractors’ traffic accommodation team.”
As the blast occurs on the R103 under the N3 Bridge, there is no alternative route on which to divert traffic. A 30-minute delay will be inevitable as both the R103 and the N3 will be closed for the duration of the blast and clearing of debris.
The intermittent full road closures will take place on:
11 March 2024 Monday (blast day 1 – create slot)
14h30 to 14h45 – Close N3 and R103 and blast on the R103
14h45 to 15h00 – Clean up any debris on the N3 and R103
15h00 – Reopen N3 & R103 for all vehicles
13 March 2024 Wednesday (blast day 2 – main blast)
14h30 to 14h45 – Close N3 and R103 and blast on the R103
14h45 to 15h00 – Clean up any debris on the N3 and R103
15h00 – Reopen N3 & R103 for all vehicles
The closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information on the new schedule will be issued.
Motorists are urged to be patient during the closure as there are no alternative routes. They are also requested to plan and/or adjust their routes ahead of time as well as to adhere to all speed limits.
“SANRAL apologises to the motoring public for any inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during the ongoing road construction,” said Lowe.
