SANRAL decries hoax reports, says no serious damage to KZN national roads, bridges

In the wake of the heavy flooding that affected coastal parts of KZN today (Tuesday 10 October), no damage has been reported to roads and bridges within South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited’s (SANRAL) jurisdiction.

Contrary to hoax reports, there has been no damage to the Mt Edgecombe interchange which was inspected by site engineers and no structures were found to have collapsed.

#DurbanStorm Be ready for the unexpected. Rather wait for the storm to pass before leaving for your house/workplace. #whoa

— SANRAL (@SANRAL_za) October 10, 2017

A statement released by Logashri Sewnarain, SANRAL’s Eastern region manager said a cut face on the M41 between the Mt Edgecombe Interchange and the new Flanders Drive Interchange (where the new Flanders Drive on-ramp goes onto the M41), collapsed onto the M41, closing part of the M41 East bound. The actual road is, however, intact and will be re-opened once the mud debris has been cleared.

No bridges that fall under SANRAL have been reported to have been damaged.

#DurbanStorm Let someone know your destination and expected time of arrival so that you can be found in case of an incident. #Whoa

— SANRAL (@SANRAL_za) October 10, 2017

Only when the rains subside and the flood waters recede will we be able to make a thorough assessment if there has been any damage to roads and bridges.

The maintenance of the culverts within SANRAL’s jurisdiction is regularly done. After every significant rainfall event – such as today’s storm – culverts are checked and cleared of debris.

SANRAL records its appreciation and gratitude to all emergency teams and rescue services that assisted following the widespread flooding.

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

ONE OF THE HOAX TWEETS DOING THE ROUNDS:

Hold on tight Durban. New bridge N2/ M41 at Gateway starting to cave in. Could collapse. Please avoid. Hurricane

— FixDurban (@FixDurban) October 10, 2017

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