Sanral N2 Makhanda

The N2 in Makhanda will be intermittently closed. Image: Sanral.

Traffic alert: Sanral warns motorists of barriers on N2 in KZN

Sanral says barriers will be placed on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday and Thursday due to ongoing infrastructure repairs.

Sanral N2 Makhanda

The N2 in Makhanda will be intermittently closed. Image: Sanral.

The South African National Road Agency (Sanral) has warned motorists of barriers that will be placed on the N2 southbound shoulder of the Phongolo River Bridge as part of ongoing infrastructure repairs.

The barriers will be placed on the southbound shoulder between Tuesday, 16 January 2024, and Thursday, 18 January 2024.

SANRAL WARNS OF STOP/GO ON N2 SOUTHBOUND

Sanral Eastern Region Project Manager Serisha Sukraj said that during this period, traffic will be accommodated using a stop/go control between 9:00 and 15:00.

Motorists have since been advised to plan their routes accordingly and allow for extra travel time, especially when accessing travel hubs such as airports.

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“We appeal to road users to adhere to the road signs and speed limit when approaching and travelling through the construction site.

“Sanral apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding as we work to make the necessary upgrades,” Sukraj said.

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There are ongoing infrastructure repairs on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal. Image: Alexis2k/Flickr

TOLL FEE COLLECTION RESUMES

Sanral has also confirmed that  toll fee collections at the N2 oThongathi north ramps in KwaZulu-Natal  will resume on Monday, 15 January 2024. 

This follows the reopening of the M4 Tongaat River Bridge on 14 December 2023.

The collection of toll fees on the N2 oThongathi north ramps was suspended following the devastating April 2022 floods in KwaZulu-Natal.

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