N3 Upgrade: R1.9 Billion project brings four-year traffic disruptions
SANRAL announces a R1.9 billion project launching this month to build new roads and upgrade an interchange on the N3.
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) announced a R1.9 billion project to build new roads and upgrade an interchange on the N3.
Construction is set to last 44 months, cautioning motorists for potential traffic disruptions in the area during this 4-year period.
🚧Heads Up, Motorists! Major N3 Upgrades on the Horizon 🚧
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Get ready for a smoother ride in the future! Sanral has announced a major R1.9 billion enhancement project for the N3, kicking off this month. While we're all looking forward to the new roads and an upgraded interchange,…
N3 UPGRADE: R1.9 BILLION PROJECT TO LAST FOUR YEARS
Motorists on Section 3 of the N3, from Gladys Manzi Road to the New England Road Interchange, will experience significant disruptions, warns Sanral.
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The project aims to upgrade the existing N3 cross-section, expanding from two northbound and three southbound lanes to four northbound and five southbound lanes per carriageway.
Sanral spent three months mobilizing, engaging communities, and planning procurement, ending on September 19, 2023. Hugh Brooks stresses traffic impact, advising planning according to Business Tech.
To ensure continuous traffic flow, a four-lane single carriageway shared by both northbound and southbound traffic will be maintained within the project limits.
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WHAT ARE THE PHASES IT IS BROKEN UP INTO?
The project divides into three phases: structures, roadworks, and finishing, targeting specific aspects of the N3 upgrade. It impacts areas and major travel routes.
Construction starts with N3 maintenance, ongoing until July 2026, with stop-and-go restrictions.
N3 maintenance spans January to December 2024, widening and building bridges across a 3.10-kilometer stretch.
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Sanral ensures safety with reduced speeds, urging compliance and suggesting alternative routes to reduce disruptions during construction.
A communication plan has been initiated to keep the public informed, and Sanral suggests alternative routes during construction to minimize disruptions.
Sanral apologizes for inconveniences caused by necessary upgrades, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to safety and security for all road users.