GEORGE NEWS - The George Municipality has announced that a section of the N2 between the Pacaltsdorp Bridge and Eden Place (formerly Rademacher’s) will be temporarily closed on the night of Tuesday, 8 July, to allow for critical electrical work.
The closure is necessary to lower and relocate overhead electrical lines across the N2, ensuring the safety of workers and road users.
The scheduled shutdown period will take place on: Tuesday 8 July from 22:00 to 04:00 the following morning.
Should poor weather or unforeseen circumstances delay the work, an alternative date of Wednesday, 9 July from 22:00 to 04:00 has been set aside.
Access Disruptions and Closures
During this time, both directions on the N2 between York Street and Knysna Road will be completely closed to traffic. Affected closure points include:
The York Street / Beach Road off-ramps to the N2 towards Wilderness/Knysna
The Nelson Mandela Boulevard / Thembalethu off-ramps to the N2 in both directions
The Knysna Road off-ramp to the N2 towards Mossel Bay
Motorists travelling from central George will not be able to access the N2 via the Nelson Mandela Boulevard or Thembalethu routes. Vehicles travelling from Mossel Bay or Wilderness/Knysna will be diverted before reaching the closure zone.
The George Municipality urges all motorists to plan their routes accordingly and apologises for any inconvenience caused. The public will be kept informed of any changes.
The George Municipality would like to inform road users of alternative routes during the temporary closure of the N2 due to essential roadworks.
Alternate Routes:
From Mossel Bay to Wilderness/Knysna:
Exit the N2 at the York Street off-ramp.
Continue on York Street towards the traffic circle at York/Courtenay Streets.
Take the second exit onto Courtenay Street.
Continue along Courtenay Street to Knysna Road.
Rejoin the N2 eastbound via Knysna Road (towards Wilderness/Knysna).
From Wilderness/Knysna to Mossel Bay:
Exit the N2 at the Knysna Road off-ramp and head into George.
Continue on Knysna Road towards the traffic circle at Courtenay/York Streets.
Take the first exit onto York Street.
Follow York Street to rejoin the N2 westbound (towards Mossel Bay).
From Mossel Bay to Thembalethu:
Exit the N2 at the York Street off-ramp.
Continue on York Street and take the Nelson Mandela Boulevard turn-off.
Turn right into Nelson Mandela Boulevard and proceed to Thembalethu.
From Wilderness/Knysna to Thembalethu:
Exit the N2 at the Knysna Road off-ramp and proceed into George.
Travel along Knysna Road towards Courtenay Street to the traffic circle at Courtenay/York Streets.
Take the first exit onto York Street.
Follow York Street and take the Nelson Mandela Boulevard turn-off.
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard and continue to Thembalethu.
Please note:
- Clear signage will be in place to assist with detours.
Provincial Traffic Services will be on-site to manage traffic and ensure safety.
- Important reminders:
Please plan your journey to avoid delays.
Emergency access remains open: Roads across the N2 (York St/Beach Rd and Nelson Mandela Blvd/Sandkraal Rd and Knysna Rd) will remain open for access to George Hospital and Mediclinic George, especially for residents from Pacaltsdorp, Thembalethu, and Wilderness.
Social media updates will be provided once the roadworks are completed and the N2 is reopened.
The road may reopen earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.
Pedestrians are requested to avoid the construction area for safety.
There will be no interruption to the electricity supply in the area.
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