Watch: Northbound N2 closed at uMhlali River overpass, traffic piles up between Salt Rock and Tinley Manor [Road Closures]

Traffic between Salt Rock and Tinley Manor on the southbound lane is moving at less than 5km/h.

Owing to the closure of the N2 northbound lane at the uMhlali River overpass, traffic has been restricted to the southbound lane which is also accommodating traffic heading north.

Meanwhile, as of 3pm this afternoon the following roads were reported as closed (information provided by the Salt Rock Neighbourhood Watch)

• N2 bridge collapsing Umhlanga to Sibaya, northbound lane. Only one lane open.
• M4 at the Tongaat River Bridge, which may potentially collapse.
• R102 Compensation closed at Paul Naidoo’s bend owing to collapse.
• Etete River bridge closed.
• R102 towards Tongaat is closed owing to maintenance teams being on site.
• Shakaskraal bridge on the R102 heading toward Stanger has collapsed.
• M4 between La Mercy and Umdloti closed due to unsafe bridge.
• Flag Farm road to Palm Lakes inaccessible (P445)
• R102 from Ballito to Stanger inaccessible owing to blockage at Umhlali – it is being cleared at the moment (3pm).

Heavy traffic congestion can be expected at all other alternative roads.

Roads which are clear:

• Ndwedwe to Verulam.
• Verulam to King Shaka International Airport.
• King Shaka International Airport to N2.
• King Shaka International Airport to Tongaat.
• Watson Highway (a portion of the M4).

Roads to avoid, if possible:

• Shakaskraal – stop and go with slow traffic.
• N2 northbound between Salt Rock (Shaka’s Head) and Tinley Manor.
• R102 Stanger to Darnall – mud and debris across road before Prince’s Grant. One lane obstructed.
• R614 Nzuze toward Ballito/Tongaat – verge collapsing. Right line open.