The dip area of Third Avenue in Newton Park will remain closed until Wednesday due to intermittent showers expected overnight and tomorrow. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Portfolio Chairperson for Safety and Security Thembinkosi Mafana said although conditions improved since this morning, motorists and pedestrians must exercise care as a weather warning was issued by the Weather Office. “We are told that intermittent showers are expected overnight and it will be cloudy with rain and … [Read more...] about 3rd Avenue dip to remain closed
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Third Avenue Dip will be open at 4:00 pm today
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will open Third Avenue Dip (Newton Park area) from 16:00 today for traffic as a result of the fast and efficient work by contractors after the recent floods. The opening of this road will undoubtedly make a difference to the congestion in the William Moffett Expressway during peak hours. Motorists are requested to exercise the necessary care when using the road as heavy machinery will still be busy next to the road for at least another month. If … [Read more...] about Third Avenue Dip will be open at 4:00 pm today
3rd Avenue Dip to Remain Closed
The level of the Baakens River has now subsided sufficiently to allow engineers to assess any infrastructural damage caused to the road at the Third Avenue dip. Only after a full assessment by its engineers will the Municipality be able to plan and undertake repairs. It should be emphasised that it is not envisaged that the Third Avenue Dip will be opened to motorists soon. The Municipality appreciates the vital importance of the Third Avenue dip for the smooth flow of traffic in the area and … [Read more...] about 3rd Avenue Dip to Remain Closed
