N3 closed due to emergency repairs
Motorists are urged to make use of alternative routes
The N3 highway will be closed between 09:00 and 15:00 today (June 21) due to repairs taking place.
Cars will be diverted via the R103 at the N3 Northbound Camperdown off-ramp (Exit 57) when driving towards Pietermaritzburg, and the N3 Southbound Lynnfield Park off-ramp (Exit 65) when driving towards Durban.
Substantial delays will be experienced due to stop/go’s on the R103 due to the emergency repairs.
Heavy motor vehicles are likely to be backlogged on the N3, both northbound and southbound, between the Camperdown and Lynnfield Park interchanges.
The closure may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If that happens, a second notice with information of the new times will be issued.
10h00 to 10h30 – Close N3 and lower overhead electrical cables
10h30 to 10h50 – Re-open N3 for heavy vehicles
10h50 to 11h20 – Close N3 to string first conductor
11h20 to 11h40 – Re-open N3 for heavy vehicles
11h40 to 12h10 – Close N3 to string second conductor
12h10 to 12h30 – Re-open N3 for heavy vehicles
12h30 to 13h00 – Close N3 to string third conductor
13h00 to 13h20 – Re-open N3 for heavy vehicles
13h20 to 13h50 – Close N3 to complete stringing of earth cables
13h50 – Re-open N3 for all vehicles
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Motorists planning to use the N3 today should expect delays and are advised to postpone their journey.
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