The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced the following closures for jacking the bridge up at the EB Cloete Interchange affecting the route from Durban CBD (N3 Westbound) to King Shaka International Airport (N2 Northbound).
Closure 2
Saturday, 12 October 2024 At 14:00 to Monday, 14 October 2024, at 02:00 for the first stage of vertical jacking of the bridge deck
Closure 3
Saturday, 19 October 2024 At 14:00 to Monday, 21 October 2024, at 02:00 for the second stage of vertical jacking of the bridge deck
Closure 4
Saturday, 26 October 2024 At 14:00 to Monday, 28 October 2024, at 02:00 for the third stage of vertical jacking of the bridge deck
Closure 5
Saturday, 2 November 2024 At 14:00 to Monday, 4 November 2024, at 02:00 to install barriers.
Please note that the remainder of the EB Cloete Interchange will remain fully open to traffic
When travelling on the N3 Westbound exiting from Durban CBD and wanting to continue to the N2 North, the following alternative routes are recommended
- Continue on the N3 Westbound towards St James Avenue (Pavilion) Interchange.
- Take the off-ramp.
- Turn right onto St James Avenue.
- Take the loop ramp on the left back onto the N3 towards Durban.
- On approaching the EB Cloete interchange, take the off-ramp to the N2 Northbound (towards King Shaka International Airport).
These closures are necessary to facilitate the vertical jacking of the bridge deck at the EB Cloete Interchange affecting the route from Durban (N3 Westbound) to King Shaka International Airport (N2 Northbound).
The bridge will be raised and widened over the N2, as part of SANRAL’s extensive upgrade of the EB Cloete Interchange.
This work will take place over four consecutive weeks, ensuring the necessary improvements to the capacity and efficiency of this key transport route,” said Lowe.
As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full-traffic accommodation will be provided.
Trucks and heavy vehicles planning to use this particular ramp are advised to try to delay trips over this period and find suitable staging areas over this timeframe to avoid major congestion.
Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of road closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes.
Light vehicle traffic, as well as emergency services and traffic management services, are advised to make use of alternative routes.
All road users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and where possible leave for destinations earlier than usual.
SANRAL appeals to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling past the construction work zones.
To prioritise the safety of both the construction workers and road users, the speed limit along the route is reduced during construction.
