Umhlanga bridge collapse a controlled demolition

This comes after social media was abuzz earlier  - with many under the impression a bridge had collapsed at the N2/ M41 interchange.

Italian Company - CMC South Africa - has since clarified that it was not a bridge that was deliberately brought down earlier this afternoon - but rather a temporary platform.

The platform, which is used to build segments of the bridge, was demolished because it was no longer needed in the project.

Environmental Control Officer, Keenan Israel says they are still busy demolishing the platform.

"We are still currently in the process. This is the first structure we have started, with one side has been completed. We are currently busy with the left hand side of the structure, so everybody please stay calm," he said.