Be advised: Temporary road closures on N2 north bound between Sezela and Park Rynie Interchanges

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08-10-2025
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The construction of the South Coast Pipeline by uMngeni-uThukela Water will bring much needed relief in terms of water supply to the south coast region of KwaZulu-Natal.

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of temporary road closures on the N2 north bound between Sezela Interchange and Park Rynie Interchange for installation of a pipe bridge onto the N2 Umzinto River Bridge as part of the new South Coast Water Pipeline.

“The construction of the South Coast Pipeline by uMngeni-uThukela Water will bring much needed relief in terms of water supply to the south coast region of KwaZulu-Natal. In order to complete this project, a pipe bridge will be installed onto the existing N2 Umzinto River Bridge. This will require multiple road closures lasting approximately 60 minutes each so that the pipe bridge structure can be lifted into place,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s KwaZulu-Natal geometrics specialist engineer.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows:

• Morning closure: N2 north bound (Port Shepstone to Durban): Daily from 5:00 to 6:00, Monday, October 6, 2025, to Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
• Afternoon closure: N2 north bound (Port Shepstone to Durban): Daily from 05:00 to 6:00, Monday, October 6, 2025, to Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Light motor vehicles can divert off the N2 and onto the R102 at the Sezela Interchange and rejoin the N2 at the Park Rynie Interchange. Due to potential safety risks heavy motor vehicles will be stacked on the N2 for the duration of the closures.

“We understand that these road closures cause major disruption, so have planned them to take place at times when the disruption is minimised. Trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to try and delay trips over this period or find suitable staging areas to avoid major congestion. Public transport operators are asked to ensure their drivers are aware of the closures and alternatives affecting their commuter routes. Light vehicle traffic, as well as emergency services and traffic management are advised to make use of alternative routing,” said Lowe.

Traffic accommodation teams with the assistance of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), have carefully planned the closures and will manage and monitor them for their full duration. SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience during the ongoing major infrastructure construction.

The closure locations and a detailed alternative route guide is included below:

Closure locations:

• N2 north nound (Port Shepstone to Durban): N2 north bound fully closed at the Umzinto River Bridge.
• The available alternative route to traffic: R102 north bound: A detour will be in place at the Sezela Interchange for light motor vehicles only, to join the R102. Light motor vehicles can rejoin the N2 northbound at the Park Rynie Interchange.