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Blasting on the R72 between Port Alfred and Fish River

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The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify motorists of travel delays on the R72 between Port Alfred and Fish River due to blasting taking place at the Shaw Park quarry. The blasting will take place on Wednesday, 17 February 2016 at 3pm. The Shaw Park quarry is situated next to the R72, near the intersection of the R72 with a gravel road leading to Shaw Park. The road will be temporarily closed and motorists can expect a delay of approximately 30 … [Read more...] about Blasting on the R72 between Port Alfred and Fish River

Grahamstown and Fish River Stop-and-go

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The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify road users of travel delays on the N2 between Grahamstown and Fish River. A stop-and-go section will be implemented between Km 75 and Km 80 as off 9 February 2016 in the interest of road user safety and the safety of workers. The planned removal date is 18 March 2016, before the Easter weekend. Motorists can expect a delay of approximately 30 minutes. Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly and be … [Read more...] about Grahamstown and Fish River Stop-and-go

SANRAL sets the record straight on Wild Coast Road plans

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Port Elizabeth, 05 February 2016: THE South African National Road Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) today dismissed misinformation concerning the Wild Coast Road including incorrect reporting of a court case, wrong claims that the planned route could be changed and allegations that there is no environmental management plan and strategy in place. “SANRAL disagrees with Cape Town-based law firm Cullinan and Associates’ assertions that the legal case was becoming complex, because we [SANRAL] followed an … [Read more...] about SANRAL sets the record straight on Wild Coast Road plans

Traffic Advisory: Road closure – Lower Valley Road

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Lower Valley Road is to be closed off this evening from 17:45 until 19:15. The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) said the road closure will be between Lower Valley Road and South Union Street, Port Elizabeth, when time trials are scheduled to take place. The MBDA will be hosting the King of the Valley Individual Time Trial competition today (3 February 2016) between 18:00 and 19:00. Motorists need to plan their trips accordingly and be cautious when making use of the road. We ask … [Read more...] about Traffic Advisory: Road closure – Lower Valley Road

N2 construction ‘will change the entire configuration of the province’

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The Eastern Cape Province will benefit from the construction of the N2 Wild Coast highway as it is expected to unlock the economic, tourism and developmental potential of the area. Transport Minister Dipuo Peters, together with the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC), on Thursday met with the political and traditional leadership of the province respectively led by … [Read more...] about N2 construction ‘will change the entire configuration of the province’

Blasting between Grahamstown and Fish River Pass

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The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to advise motorists that blasting will take place on Thursday, 21 January between 1pm and 5pm, as part of N2 upgrades between Grahamstown and Fish River Pass. The N2 Section 13 east of Grahamstown, from km 62.0 to km 78.7, will be closed for four hours from 1.00 pm until 5.00 pm. Due to the nature of the blast, it is anticipated that rock will cover the road, and hence the duration of the road closure will be unusually … [Read more...] about Blasting between Grahamstown and Fish River Pass

Port Alfred and Fish River blasting postponed

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The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify motorists that blasting scheduled for today (Wednesday, 13 January) at 3pm, at Shaw Park quarry, between Port Alfred and Fish River, has been postponed. Blasting will instead take place next Wednesday, 20 January 2016, at 3pm. Motorists should expect travel delays on the R72 between Port Alfred and Fish River due to blasting taking place at Shaw Park quarry. The Shaw Park quarry is situated next to the R72, near the … [Read more...] about Port Alfred and Fish River blasting postponed

Port Elizabeth roadworks continue

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The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to advise motorists of roadworks taking place throughout this week in Port Elizabeth, within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the Eastern Cape: Stanford undercuts started yesterday (Monday, 11 January 2016). There will be lane closures between the Stanford and William Moffett interchange in a westerly direction, with the double lane merging into a single traffic lane. Construction of concrete lined drains started … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth roadworks continue

East Cape festive season fatalities increase

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Nearly 1 800 people died in accidents during the festive season, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters said on Tuesday. A total of 1 755 people lost their lives between December 1, 2015 and January 11 this year, she told reporters in Pretoria. This was an increase of 14% from last season's figures of 1 535, between December 1, 2014 and January 5, 2015. There were 1 387 fatal crashes this season, an increase of 11% from last year's 1 253.  The Western Cape recorded the highest increase (33%) … [Read more...] about East Cape festive season fatalities increase

1 dead, 43 injured in PE bus crash

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One woman died and 43 other people were injured when their bus crashed into a wall of the Standard Bank building in Port Elizabeth, on Friday afternoon, the Eastern Cape health department said. The crash took place at 14:52 in Sidwell, at the corner of Kempston and Commercial roads, spokesperson Siyanda Manana said. "The woman was ejected through the window of the bus and landed in between the bus and the wall," he said. None of the injuries were life threatening. It appeared the driver … [Read more...] about 1 dead, 43 injured in PE bus crash

Take rests, be patient and applaud if you see this Opel Adam

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South Africa's roads are expected to be packed with holidaymakers taking the reluctant journey home on Sunday, many in extreme heat. The Road Traffic Management Corporation has reminded drivers to be patient, not to overtake on a barrier line, and to stick to the speed limit during one of the busiest periods on the country's roads. Watch out for pedestrians and don't answer your cellphone while driving, urged the RTMC. It also reminded parents to strap their children in and to keep tiny … [Read more...] about Take rests, be patient and applaud if you see this Opel Adam

Today’s Traffic Hooligan is HKP 612 EC

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This vehicle, registration number: HKP 612 EC, was spotted in Bay West Mall on 24/12/2015 at around 11:00. Well at least he/she has the right colour vehicle representing a BLUE Christmas ahead for any disabled person cruising the parking area and finding an idiot taking up a designated space. Originally submitted to MyPE by: Anon E-Mouse Click here to see more PE Traffic Hooligans of the day. … [Read more...] about Today’s Traffic Hooligan is HKP 612 EC

Eastern Cape road death toll continues to climb

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Five people were killed in a head-on collision on the R61 between Ngcobo and Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday night. Provincial health spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo said that the five were killed instantly and six others were badly wounded. "They were transported by ambulance to the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital for treatment," he said. Kupelo added the accident was the third fatal incident on the R61 over the weekend. "On Friday we had an accident in which eight people were … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape road death toll continues to climb