Durban motorists warned of N2 closures for Wandsbeck Bridge demolition
Motorists in Durban urged to plan ahead as SANRAL announces N2 closures for Wandsbeck Bridge demolition.
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Durban motorists have been warned to brace for major traffic disruptions as the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) prepares to demolish the old Wandsbeck Bridge.
The agency confirmed that both the northbound and southbound carriageways of the N2 will be fully closed between the Inanda Road interchange and EB Cloete Interchange (Spaghetti Junction) from 6pm on Saturday, March 7 until 4am on Monday, March 9. The N3 will remain open throughout the closure.
“This closure is part of the ongoing upgrade of the EB Cloete Interchange and surrounding road and bridges. Where municipal roads, such as Wandsbeck 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 Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office Road Safety Specialist Engineer.
SANRAL stressed that the closures are necessary for safety and that full traffic accommodation plans will be in place. Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to delay trips, find staging areas, or reroute to avoid congestion. Public transport operators have been asked to ensure drivers are aware of the closures and alternative routes.
Closure details include:
N2 Southbound: Carriageway closed at Inanda interchange. Vehicles can only proceed to Umgeni Road and M19.
N2 Northbound: Carriageway closed at EB Cloete interchange. Vehicles can only proceed to N3 east or west.
EB Cloete Interchange ramps:
N3 Westbound off‑ramp (Durban to King Shaka International Airport) closed to N2 North. Vehicles can only proceed to N2 South or N3 towards Pinetown.
N3 Eastbound off‑ramp (Pinetown to King Shaka International Airport) closed to N2 North. Vehicles can only proceed to N2 South or N3 towards Durban.
Inanda Road Interchange: No access to N2 Southbound. Vehicles can only proceed to Umgeni Road and M19.
Umgeni Road (M19) Interchange: No access to N2 Southbound.
SANRAL has urged all road users to plan and leave earlier than usual.
“SANRAL appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as it undertakes this vital project to alleviate long‑term traffic congestion in the area,” Lowe said.