Full N3 closure to accommodate blasting at Lynnfield Bridge

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05-03-2024
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The Witness
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As the blast occurs on the R103 under the N3 Bridge, there is no alternative route on which to divert traffic.

The N3 will be fully closed on March 11 between 2.30 pm and 3 pm and on March 13 between 2.30 pm and 3 pm.

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) said the closure is to facilitate the blasting that is set to take place under the Lynnfield Bridge on the R103 as part of the construction process of the N3 upgrade.

Jason Lowe, Sanral’s Eastern Region Project Manager, said that the previously scheduled blasts could not proceed due to technical difficulties.

Intermittent full closures will take place on both the N3 and R103 between the Ashburton and Lynnfield Park interchanges.

“The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) will manage and monitor traffic during all sessions with the assistance of the contractors’ traffic accommodation team.”

As the blast occurs on the R103 under the N3 Bridge, there is no alternative route on which to divert traffic.

A 30-minute delay will be inevitable as both the R103 and the N3 will be closed for the duration of the blast and clearing of debris.

The intermittent full road closures will take place on:

11 March 2024 Monday (blast day 1 – create slot)

• 2.30 pm to 2.45 pm – Close N3 and R103 and blast on the R103
• 2.45 pm to 3 pm – Clean up any debris on the N3 and R103
• 3 pm – Reopen N3 & R103 for all vehicles

13 March 2024 Wednesday (blast day 2 – main blast)

• 2.30 pm to 2.45 pm – Close N3 and R103 and blast on the R103
• 2.45 pm to 2.45 pm  – Clean up any debris on the N3 and R103
• 3 pm – Reopen N3 & R103 for all vehicles

Sanral said the closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information on the new schedule will be issued.

Motorists are urged to be patient during the closure as there are no alternative routes. They are also requested to plan and/or adjust their routes ahead of time as well as to adhere to all speed limits.

“Sanral apologises to the motoring public for any inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during the ongoing road construction,” said Lowe.