N3 in Lynnfield closed for blasting on Wednesday
Sanral has announced the closure of the N3 between Ashburton and Lynnfield on Wednesday, 13 March for scheduled blasting in the area.
The N3 in Lynnfield Park in Pietermaritzburg will be fully closed on Wednesday, 13 March, between 14:30 and 15:00.
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) said this is to facilitate blasting under the Lynnfield Bridge on the R103 as part of the construction process of the N3.
BLASTING ON THE N3 IN LYNNFIELD
SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager Jason Lowe said the previously scheduled blasts could not proceed due to technical difficulties.
Lowe said intermittent full closures will occur on the N3 and R103 between the Ashburton and Lynnfield Park interchanges.
“The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) will manage and monitor traffic during all sessions with the assistance of the contractors’ traffic accommodation team,” he added.
THERE ARE NO ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
Sanral said that as the blast occurred on the R103 under the N3 Bridge, there was no alternative route to divert traffic.
A 30-minute delay will be inevitable as both the R103 and the N3 will be closed for the blast’s duration and debris’ clearing.
The intermittent full road closures will take place on Wednesday, 13 March (blast day 2 – main blast).
- From 14:30 to 14:45 – Close N3 and R103 and blast on the R103
- Between 14:45 to 15:00 – Clean up any debris on the N3 and R103
- At 15:00 – Reopen N3 & R103 for all vehicles
Furthermore, Sanral said the closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information on the new schedule will be issued.
Motorists are urged to be patient during the closure as there are no alternative routes.
They are also requested to plan and adjust their routes ahead of time as well as to adhere to all speed limits.
“Sanral apologises to the motoring public for any inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during the ongoing road construction,” said Lowe.