The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise motorists of upcoming night-time closures on the N2 Northbound and Southbound carriageways at King Cetshwayo Bridge to allow for the safe erection of temporary stagework and beams to support the permanent bridge deck construction.
This initiative forms part of SANRAL’s continuous efforts to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic infrastructure along both the N2 and N3 corridors.
This work follows the completion of demolition activities earlier this year and marks the next phase of construction on the bridge structure.
“Construction at King Cetshwayo Bridge is entering a new stage, with temporary works being installed to carry the load of the second bridge deck,” said Corne Roux, SANRAL Eastern Region Project Engineer. “This forms part of the broader EB Cloete upgrade aimed at improving traffic flow and safety on this critical national route.”
Scheduled Closures
N2 Northbound and Southbound Carriageways at King Cetshwayo Bridge, between EB Cloete Interchange and Umgeni Road Interchange.
Closure 1 N2 Northbound: Closed between EB Cloete Interchange and Umgeni Road Interchange from 20:00, Monday 22 September 2025, to 04:00, Tuesday 23 September 2025.
Closure 2 N2 Southbound: Closed between EB Cloete Interchange and Umgeni Road Interchange from 20:00, Tuesday 07 October 2025 to 04:00, Wednesday 08 October 2025.
Closure Locations
Closure 1 N2 North Closure Locations (at EB Cloete Interchange):
- N3 Westbound (Durban to Pinetown):
- Ramp to N2 North closed (towards Umhlanga/King Shaka International Airport)
- N3 Eastbound (Pinetown to Durban):
- Ramp to N2 North closed
- N2 Northbound:
- Closed between EB Cloete Interchange and Umgeni Road Interchange
Closure 2 N2 South Closure Locations (at Umgeni Interchange):
- Umgeni Road (M19)/N2 Interchange:
- No access to N2 South
- lnanda Road Interchange (M21):
- No access to N2 South
A detailed alternative route guide can be found on this link: https://www.nra.co.za/project-n2n3-upgrades?region_id=eastern
As required for the safety of both road users and the construction team, full traffic accommodation plans and detour signage will be in place. These night-time closures have been scheduled to minimise daytime disruption.
All motorists are advised to plan ahead, allow for additional travel time, and adhere to posted signage and reduced speed limits within construction zones.
Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to delay trips over this period and/or find suitable staging areas within this timeframe to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes.
