Traffic advisory for blasting on the N2 between KwaBhaca and Emaxesibeni

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify road users that blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2 national road between KwaBhaca and EmaXesibeni on the06th of May 2026 at 12 pm. The road will be closed for a maximum of 30 Minutes. The blast will take place at approximately 7 Km from KwaBhaca when travelling towards EmaXesibeni.

Motorist 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 to use caution when making use of the road,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape Provincial Head.

Alternative Routes

Alternative route no 1- N2 at Matatiele to Mount Fletcher route

Alternative route no 2- via Flagstaff, Lusikisiki to Port St Johns via the R61 and then re-join the N2 in Mthatha.