N3 westbound to shut overnight for bridge upgrade

The N3 westbound carriageway will be closed between the St James interchange, in Westville, and the M7 interchange in Pinetown, from 8 pm on Wednesday to 5 am on Thursday for the placement of U-beams at Langford Bridge. “This closure is to facilitate the placing of beams on Langford Bridge(B0460) as part of the construction processes for the N3 road upgrade from the Westville Viaduct to the Paradise Valley Interchange,” said Jason Lowe, KwaZulu-Natal geometrics specialist engineer for the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) . Sanral added that full traffic accommodation plans are in place.

“Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period, find suitable staging areas or reroute via the M13; M1 or M7 to avoid major congestion. “Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of route closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes,” said Sanral. “Sanral appeals to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling through the construction work zones. To prioritise the safety of both the construction workers and road users, the speed limit along the route will be reduced during construction”, said Lowe.