Motorists in Durban warned of road closures
Motorists using the M4 are urged to use alternative routes on Sunday due to the aQuellé Tour Durban taking place.
Cyclists will use the highway between Sandile Thusi Road (Argyle Road) and Umdloti from the early hours of the morning.
"This year the route is much simpler and the disruption will be kept to a minimum for motorists, with the only sections closed to vehicles being the M4 to Umdloti; a small portion on the M41 between Gateway and the M4; and the southbound lane of Masabalala Yengwa Avenue near Moses Mabhida Stadium," says race director, Alec Lenferna.
About 3 000 road riders are taking part in the 110km race.
The first riders are due to start just after 6am.
"Roads will begin to be closed off from 3.30am on Sunday, May 14, so as to prepare the routes and safely set up the various water points along the course, and roads will be re-opened as soon as the sweeps which travel behind the final riders pass the various points on the route," Lenferna said.
eThekwini Metro Police's Boysie Zungu asked motorists to make some adjustments on that day.
"We advise motorists to avoid these roads to avoid delays," said Zungu.
Here's the main road closures:
Sunday May 14th from 3.30am until 12.30pm
Masabala Yengwa Avenue: Southbound lane from Kings Park to Sandile Thusi Road.
Isaiah Ntshangase Road: Closed in both directions from Masabala Yengwa Avenue to Ruth First Highway.
Ruth First Highway (M4): Closed in both directions from Sandile Thusi Road to Umdloti.
M41: Closed in both directions from M4 to Ridgeside Drive.
Ridgeside Drive: Northbound between offramp from M41 and onramp to M41.
Sandile Thusi Road: Westbound lane closed from Ruth First Highway to Masabala Yengwa Avenue
Battery Beach Road: Closed in swimming pool area and no access to or from Masabala Yengwa Avenue.
