SANRAL warns of 35-hour N3 closure between Cato Ridge and Hammarsdale

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11-11-2026
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Truck drivers and motorists travelling between Durban and Pietermaritzburg have been warned of a major disruption on the N3 in November, SANRAL warns of 35-hour N3 closure between Cato Ridge and Hammarsdale

Truck drivers and motorists travelling between Durban and Pietermaritzburg have been warned of a major disruption on the N3 in November, with both carriageways scheduled to close for 35 hours for the demolition of the Harrison Bridge.

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has issued a traffic advisory warning of a temporary full closure of the N3 between Cato Ridge Interchange and Hammarsdale Interchange in KwaZulu-Natal.

The closure is required to accommodate the demolition of Harrison Bridge, with both the northbound and southbound carriageways affected during the same period.

According to SANRAL, the closures will start at 18:00 on Saturday, 14 November 2026, and continue until 05:00 on Monday, 16 November 2026.

The closure schedule is as follows:

• N3 southbound (Pietermaritzburg towards Durban): 18:00 on Saturday, 14 November, until 05:00 on Monday, 16 November 2026.
• N3 northbound (Durban towards Pietermaritzburg): 18:00 on Saturday, 14 November, until 05:00 on Monday, 16 November 2026.

Both carriageways will therefore be completely closed for the planned 35-hour period.

The disruption will affect one of KwaZulu-Natal’s busiest transport corridors, which carries significant volumes of road freight between Durban and the inland provinces.

Truck drivers and transport operators planning weekend trips through this section should take note of the Harrison Bridge demolition and make suitable arrangements to avoid arriving at the affected section during the shutdown.

Motorists are advised to monitor further SANRAL traffic announcements for additional information on traffic arrangements and possible alternative routes ahead of the closure.