Blasting to be done on N3 Camperdown overpass on Feb 8
Blasting will be carried out near the Camperdown Overpass Bridge to remove rock outcrops on February 8 at 15:00. This forms part of the ongoing N3 upgrades from Cato Ridge interchange to Dardanelles, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says.
“Rock outcrops need to be removed through blasting to prepare for the construction of the stormwater system, as well as the pavement layers. Rolling closures will be used on the N3 in both directions between Umlaas road interchange and Cato Ridge interchange to minimise the delay of the traffic on the N3 during blasting,” says Sanral Eastern Region project manager Mohamed Parak.
Temporary road closures in the vicinity of the Overpass Bridge will be erected on the R103, and the on-ramps at Cato Ridge Interchange and Camperdown Interchange will be temporarily closed during the blasting. All closures will immediately be removed as soon as the site of blasting has been declared safe. The road closures should not delay traffic for more than 10 minutes, he added.
However, the speed limit along the route has been reduced to 80 km/h to improve safety of the construction team and road users. Lane closures to permit construction vehicles from safely entering and exiting the work zone can be expected at night, and the public will be informed in advance of such activity.
“Delays are expected as a result of the reduced speed limit. Motorists are urged to plan their trips and to be vigilant along the road during their travels.
“We appeal to road users to note and comply with the advance warning signs and speed restrictions when travelling past the construction work zones and apologise for the inconvenience this may cause,” said Parak.
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