The KwaZulu-Natal department of transport has warned motorists to expect major delays due to the expected road closure on the N3 between Cator Ridge and Hammarsdale, from this afternoon.
The N3 is expected to be closed for 35 hours this weekend, from Saturday at 18:00 until 5:00AM on Monday
The 35 hours road closure will be implemented for the demolition of the Harrison Bridge. Both northbound traffic travelling from Durban towards Pietermaritzburg and southbound traffic heading towards Durban will be affected.
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) says this is required to demolish the Harrison East overpass bridge as part of the widening of the bridge, which will be rebuilt within the next 24 months.
Traffic in both directions will be redirected onto the MR385 and the R103.
SANRAL has called on trucks and other heavy vehicles to try and delay trips or alternatively use staging areas and suitable alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion.
Traffic Advisory I Temporary full road closures on N3 between Cato Ridge & Hammarsdale interchange to accommodate bridge demolition.
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