A traffic disruption has impacted the KZN South Coast as a result of a partial collapse of the Umbongintwini River bridge. This incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon along the N2 southbound route in Amanzimtoti, creating severe congestion.
Ward councillor Andre Beetge has indicated that authorities are redirecting traffic through alternative routes to manage the situation.
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Cause of the Bridge Collapse
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) reported that the bridge failure can be attributed to the heavy rains experienced across the province this past weekend.
Vehicles travelling on the N2 southbound carriageway have been diverted from Joiner Road due to the closure of the affected bridge section. SANRAL’s Vusi Mona has urged motorists to approach the site with caution.
Current Measures
Specialist engineers from SANRAL are currently onsite evaluating the damage and determining necessary remedial actions.
KZN MEC for Transport, Sboniso Duma, has also assured that he remains in close contact with Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, to expedite repair and maintenance work on the roads and bridges across the province.
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“I have been in constant liaison with the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, as the executive authority responsible for the South African National Roads Agency. The minister has assured me that a team from Sanral is managing the matter as N2 bridge falls under the entity,“ he said.
