The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced a temporary road closure on the N3 to accommodate the demolition of the old Candella Road Bridge in Durban in February. Jason Lowe, Sanral’s KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Specialist Geometric Engineer, said the closure is part of the ongoing upgrade of the EB Cloete Interchange and surrounding road and bridges. “Where municipal roads such as Candella Road are affected by the N2 or N3 upgrades, the affected portions are built to match the city’s future planning, i.e.
additional width or lanes are provided,” said Lowe. The N2 remains fully open, as does the N3 on the inland side of the EB Cloete Interchange. Sanral added that full traffic accommodation plans will be in place.
Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period, find suitable staging areas or reroute using the alternative route options 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. All road-users are advised to plan their routes ahead of time and, where possible, leave for destinations earlier than usual.
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