Comrades Marathon: Roads that will be closed on Sunday, 11 June

A number of roads will be closed between Durban and Pietermaritzburg on Sunday when the Comrades Marathon takes place.

Motorists have been urged to find alternative routes as a number of roads between Durban and Pietermaritzburg will be closed on Sunday when the marathon takes place.

This year’s race is a ‘down run’ between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.

ROADS THAT WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO COMRADES MARATHON

Comrades Marathon Association Race Director, Rowyn James said due to the massive roadworks on the N3 for the first 30km of the race from Pietermaritzburg to Cato Ridge, if one is travelling to the start from Durban on the morning of the race they are advised to leave extra early (by latest 3:00), perhaps an hour earlier than one would normally do.

James said the sheer volume of traffic will definitely lead to congestion and a substantially longer travelling time.

“Without any accidents or vehicle breakdowns, you can factor in the journey taking you one hour and thirty minutes,” he said.

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Comrades supporters have been advised to take note that the usual spectator spots and associated parking areas at Lynnfield Park, Umlaas Road and Camperdown will be out of bounds on race day due to the roadworks. Cato Ridge will be the first available spot where supporters can gather and see the runners.

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