The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify motorists that a blasting operation is scheduled to take place at borrow pit 62 between Rouxville and Smithfield on the N6, section six on Thursday 12 October 2017 at approximately 12pm.

The blasting time may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions on the day. If need be, a second notice with information of the new time will be made available.

Motorists are urged to proceed with caution and adhere to speed limits. The patience and co-operation of motorists will be appreciated.

SANRAL apologises to the motoring public for any inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during road construction.

The Agency takes seriously its mandate from government to manage and maintain the national road network.

In so doing, the safety and wellbeing of road users and the communities in which it operates are paramount.