Durban - Work has begun to repair the sinkhole on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal.
On Sunday, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport said that the government, through the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral), had prioritised the repairing of the sinkhole on the N3 southbound to Durban before the M13 off-ramp.
“The team has been working throughout the weekend to repair the sinkhole, and we are now waiting for the concrete to dry up before reopening the road,” the department said.
“For now, expect a large volume of traffic delays.”
Last week, Sanral announced that a sinkhole on the N3 southbound was causing major traffic congestion from Peacevale to the Hammarsdale interchange.
Sanral said the sinkhole formed on the N3 southbound after the Key Ridge Interchange.
The sinkhole was caused by torrential rains experienced in KZN last month, which caused soil erosion underneath.
Sanral eastern region operations and maintenance manager Dudley Mbambo said: “Two lanes, including the shoulder lane, have been cordoned off with barriers, and only one traffic lane is open. The sinkhole is causing major traffic congestion from Peacevale to the Hammarsdale interchange.
“Motorists are advised to approach Key Ridge Interchange cautiously and plan their trips accordingly. Our engineers are on scene to assess the situation and start with repair works,” Mbambo said.
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