The eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA) would like to inform motorists that the Ruth First Freeway (Northern Freeway) will be closed from 04h00 to 24h00 on Saturday, 19/11/11 at the following locations; southbound on Swapo Road (Broadway) and northbound on Blue Lagoon Road.
This is due to the placing of precast beams for cycle lanes on the Ellis Brown Viaduct. Although requisite detour signage will be placed to assist motorists, motorists are advised to use alternative routes when planning trips if possible.
Furthermore, two left lanes on the southbound carriageway of the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway in the vicinity of the Rick Turner Road Bridge will be closed from 06h00 Saturday, 19/11/11 to 17h00 on Sunday, 20/11/11.
The Rick Turner Road Bridge over the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway will be fully closed from 06h00 to 17h00 on Sunday, 20/11/11. Traffic will be diverted via Sydney Road (Khangela Bridge) and South Coast Road and vice versa.
The closures are necessary due to repairs on the bridge structure. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution around the deviations.
