N3 closed briefly for blasting between Ashburton and New England

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15-01-2026
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The Witness
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This forms as part of the of the ongoing construction between Gladys Manzi Road and New England Road Interchange.

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced temporary rolling road closures to facilitate blasting next to the N3 Market Road overpass bridge.

This forms part of the ongoing construction between Gladys Manzi Road and New England Road Interchange.

The temporary road closures will take place as follows on the N3, in both directions, from Ashburton Interchange to New England Interchange:

• Closure 1: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 3 pm to 3:30 pm
• Closure 2: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 3 pm to 3:30 pm
• Closure 3: Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 3 pm to 3:30 pm

Sanral added that no access will be allowed onto the N3 between Ashburton and New England Road Interchanges via the interchange ramps or other connecting roads.

The full closures will take place as follows:

• 3 pm to 3:15 pm – Close N3 and other connecting roads and blast.
• 3:15 pm to 3:30 pm– Clean up any debris on all roads.
• 3:30 pm – reopen N3 and other connecting roads for all vehicles.

Sanral added that the R103 will be available as an alternative route during the blast, but motorists should expect substantial delays as the R103 is unable to handle the same volume of traffic as the N3.

“The closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information about the new time will be issued.”