The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises all road users to exercise caution and reduce speed when approaching Gqeberha from Bluewater Bay on the N2 highway. The road has been temporarily closed and traffic is being redirected via John Tallant Bridge through Deal Party. This temporary closure is due to rising tides, which have caused rock debris to be deposited onto the N2 highway. SANRAL’s maintenance teams are on standby and will begin clearing the debris … [Read more...] about Temporary Closure of N2 into Gqeberha
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Upgrade of the R336 between Addo and Kirkwood
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users about the ongoing road upgrade project on the R336, stretching from Bezuidenhout River (approximately 13 km from Kirkwood Town) to the intersection of the R336 and R335 near Addo. The project is scheduled to continue until August 2025. This upgrade encompasses 17.7 km of the R336, specifically between the 30.5km and 48.2km road markers. As part of Phase 2, the road will undergo significant improvements, … [Read more...] about Upgrade of the R336 between Addo and Kirkwood
Information session empowers Eastern Cape SMMEs
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will be upgrading the R61 near Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape, which will improve road safety while also providing opportunities for small businesses and local workers. This was shared at an information session at the Engcobo Indoor Sports Centre in the Eastern Cape, which aimed to empower small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) by providing comprehensive insights into SANRAL's procurement processes and support mechanisms. … [Read more...] about Information session empowers Eastern Cape SMMEs
Mooiplaas to Qumrha T-Junction Stop/Go
Gqerberha, 25 July 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) has advised road users that a Stop/Go system has been implemented on the N2 Section 16, from Mooiplaas to Qumrha T-Junction (formerly Komga) in the Eastern Cape. A periodic road maintenance project is currently underway in the area. The Stop/Go system will be in place from Mooiplaas to Qumrha T-Junction from 26 July to 1 September 2024. Motorists can expect 10- to 20-minute delays during the … [Read more...] about Mooiplaas to Qumrha T-Junction Stop/Go
Blasting Operations between Makhanda and Fish River Pass
Gqeberha, 18 July 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to notify road users that the N2 will be intermittently closed between Makhanda (Grahamstown) and the Fish River Pass due to blasting operations taking place between 18 and 27 July 2024. Blasting operations are planned for the following dates: Thursday, 18 July 2024, Monday, 22 July 2024, Thursday 25 July 2024, and Monday, 29 July 2024. The road will be closed on these days from … [Read more...] about Blasting Operations between Makhanda and Fish River Pass
Winners of 2024 Bridge Building Competition
The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) hosted a Bridge Building Competition for learners in Grade 11 and Grade 12 at Labco in Struandale, Gqeberha. Twenty-seven learners put their heads together in separate teams, drawn from 12 schools in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality and one from Paterson in the Sundays River Valley Municipality. The competition is run through Incubating Great Engineering Minds (iGEMS) and has 35 learners selected from maths and … [Read more...] about Winners of 2024 Bridge Building Competition
Makhanda and Fish River Pass Blasting Operations
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to notify road users that the N2 will be intermittently closed between Makhanda (Grahamstown) and the Fish River Pass due to blasting operations taking place between 6 June and 27 June 2024. Blasting operations are planned for the following dates: Thursday, 6 June 2024, Monday, 10 June 2024, Thursday 13 June 2024 Monday, 17 June 2024 (Public Holiday), Thursday, 20 June 2024, Monday, 24 June 2024, and … [Read more...] about Makhanda and Fish River Pass Blasting Operations
Mooiplaas to Qumrha T-Junction Stop/Go
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that a Stop/Go system has been implemented on the N2 Section 16, from Mooiplaas to Qumrha T-Junction (formerly Komga), where a periodic road maintenance project is currently underway. The Stop/Go system will be in place from Mooiplaas to Qumrha T-Junction from 3 June to 3 August 2024. Motorists can expect a 10- to 20-minute delay at the Stop/Go. “Motorists should adhere to the warning signs, reduce … [Read more...] about Mooiplaas to Qumrha T-Junction Stop/Go
The R335 upgrade from Motherwell to Addo
The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Ltd (SANRAL) has reassured the Motherwell community in the Nelson Mandela Metro, and Addo in the Sundays River Valley Municipality, of the socio-economic benefits associated with the upcoming 25km-long improvement to the R335 road. A contractor for Phase 1 of the project was introduced during a recent stakeholder engagement session held at the Raymond Mhlaba Sports Centre in Motherwell. The project value is R874-million, with the estimated … [Read more...] about The R335 upgrade from Motherwell to Addo
Road Closures Linton Grange to St Albans
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane closures and shoulder closures have been implemented on the N2 Section 11, from Linton Grange to St Albans where the road maintenance project is currently underway. These lane and shoulder closures were effective from 13 May 2024 until 31 July 2024. There will be a minimum of two 24-hour lane closures and two-day closures, and two shoulder closures which can be expected throughout the project length … [Read more...] about Road Closures Linton Grange to St Albans
Maths and Science Intervention Programme at NMU to promote STEM careers
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela University have hosted another successful STEM Career Day in Gqeberha for 60 learners drawn from schools around the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality. The STEM in ACTION is a Physical Science and Mathematics intervention programme which takes place on the Missionvale Campus of the Nelson Mandela University, to promote STEM careers. This is done through the promotion and development of … [Read more...] about Maths and Science Intervention Programme at NMU to promote STEM careers
Blasting Road Closures on N2 between Makhanda and Fish River Pass
Gqeberha, 28 March 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to notify road users that the N2 will be intermittently closed between Makhanda (Grahamstown) and the Fish River Pass due to blasting operations taking place between 4 April and 29 April 2024. Blasting operations are planned for the following dates: Thursday, 4 April 2024, Monday, 8 April 2024, Thursday, 11 April 2024, Monday,15 April 2024, Thursday,18 April 2024 Monday, 22 April … [Read more...] about Blasting Road Closures on N2 between Makhanda and Fish River Pass
Eastern Cape’s Multi-Billion Infrastructure Investment Pipeline
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announced that it would be investing over R50 billion in road infrastructure development in the Eastern Cape between now and 2028. Speaking at the Construction Summit held at the East London International Convention Centre on Tuesday, 26 March, Welekazi Ndika, SANRAL’s Regional Stakeholder Coordinator, said: “SANRAL’s infrastructure investment will be geared towards the construction of new facilities, road improvements and … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape’s Multi-Billion Infrastructure Investment Pipeline
Stop/Go on N2 between Makhanda and Fish River Pass
Gqeberha, 26 March 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to notify road users that a Stop/Go system has been implemented on the N2 between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and the Fish River Pass. The Stop/Go operation will be in effect during the day to facilitate one-way traffic flow on the eastbound carriage ways in this area. This measure ensures safe passage while the partially blocked half of the road on the westbound carriage ways is being … [Read more...] about Stop/Go on N2 between Makhanda and Fish River Pass
Makhanda and Fish River Pass Road Closure
Gqeberha, 25 March 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to notify road users that the N2 between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and the Fish River Pass is intermittently closed due to debris resulting from blasting activities conducted today. The contractor is diligently working to clear the obstruction. However, due to the extensive nature of the debris, we anticipate that the road will remain closed until approximately 21:00pm tonight. The blast … [Read more...] about Makhanda and Fish River Pass Road Closure
