The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announces temporary rolling road closures to facilitate blasting next to the N3 Market Road Overpass Bridge as part of the ongoing construction between Gladys Manzi Road and New England Road Interchange.
The temporary road closures will take place as follows:
N3 full closure (both directions) from Ashburton Interchange to New England Interchange.
Closure 1
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 from 15:00 to 15:30
Closure 2
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 from 15:00 to 15:30
Closure 3
Thursday, 22 January 2026 from 15:00 to 15:30
Note that no access will be allowed onto the N3 between Ashburton and New England Road Interchanges via the interchange ramps or other connecting roads.
The full closures will take place as follows:
15:00 to 15:15
Close N3 and other connecting roads and blast.
15:15 to 15:30
Clean up any debris on all roads.
15:30
Reopen N3 and other connecting roads for all vehicles.
The R103 will be available as an alternative route during the blast. Substantial delays are, however, as the R103 is unable to handle the same volume of traffic as the N3.
