THE City will close Athlone Bridge on Sunday, 18 February, in order to determine the stability of the bridge. The eThekwini survey department intends on undertaking a seasonal survey project that involves the temporary closure of Kenneth Kaunda Road (Athlone Bridge).
The traffic vibration interferes with the delicate survey instruments therefore, traffic will be diverted with the assistance of Metro Police.
The temporary full road closure will be implemented on Sunday, 18 February from 7am to 10am.
eThekwini Municipality’s Head of Communications, Tozi Mthethwa, said the date is subject to changes as they cannot survey during bad weather conditions (rain or strong winds).
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How traffic will be diverted:
1) Southbound traffic will be diverted at Humber Cr and rerouted towards Riverside Road via Tyne Place or Soofie Saheb Drive.
2) Northbound traffic will be diverted at Athlone Drive and rerouted towards Riverside Road via the M4
If you require any further information, contact Merylene Naidoo (Senior Survey Technician) on 031 311 726 or email: merylene.naidoo@durban.gov.za.
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