The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that construction works in KwaBhaca CBD on the N2 section 19 are scheduled to commence on the 23rd of February 2026. The traffic flow will be disrupted for a period of approximately 4 months.
The works in KwaBhaca CBD are to be constructed in two phases, where traffic through KwaBhaca CBD will be accommodated via a single lane from the Mthatha side and via demarcated detours from the Kokstad side.
Motorists travelling from Kokstad towards Mthatha may consider the following alternative routes:
Exit the N2 at Kokstad and onto the R56 route towards Matatiele to Nqanarhu via Tlokoeng, and then take the R396 route to Tsolo and the N2 or via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha. Similarly, motorists travelling from Mthatha towards Kokstad may consider using the same route.
The shortest alternative route is 69 kilometres longer and may add approximately 50 minutes to your trip between Mthatha and Kokstad. “Motorists are asked to plan their trips accordingly, consider alternative routes, and use caution when making use of the road,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape Provincial Head.
SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Alternative Route 1 – N2 at Matatiele to Mount Fletcher
Alternative Route 2 – Via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthata
