
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers of the erection of 16m long precast concrete poles along the N2 between Bay West/Hunters Retreat Interchange and Samantha/Linton Grange Interchange, starting on Thursday, 20th February 2025.
This first portion of the Freeway Management Systems (FMS) project has seven poles which must be erected and an estimated duration of approximately three to four weeks. During this period, the slow lane will be closed over a short distance (approximately one kilometre at a time) and traffic will be accommodated in the fast lane. The completion of the first portion is expected by 20th March 2025.
The FMS has approximately 70 concrete poles which must be erected along the national roads within Nelson Mandela Bay. The FMS contractor will continue to the next portion until all concrete poles have been erected and CCTV camera have been installed.
“Motorists are requested to travel more cautiously and within the posted speed limit while the traffic accommodation is in place”, said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Eastern Cape, Provincial Head.
SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.