ROAD CLOSURES: Thousands tackle Amashova cycle race to Durban

The event is the oldest classic cycle race in the country and sees riders tackling routes between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.

The main event, the 106km race started at the Maritzburg City Hall. Cyclists will cross the finish line at Suncoast Casino on the Durban beachfront.

Amashova’s Annie Batchelder says motorists need to be aware of a number of road closures in Durban.

"The cycle race goes along the M13 and at 45th Cutting [the route] then goes down Jan Smuts Highway - now King Cetshwayo Highway - towards the N3."

"From there they will take the outbound highway on the N3 into town. They go down Pine Street - now Monty Naicker Road - and turn left into Walnut Road. Once they've passed the Hilton Hotel, they'll ride contraflow all the way past the cricket stadium to Moses Mabhida Stadium where they'll ride into Suncoast Casino," she said.

Full road closures below:

Chief Albert Luthuli St – Alexandra Road 04h00 – 09h30

Alexandra Road – Umlaas Road 05h00 – 12h00

Umlaas Road -  R103 Inchanga/ 1000 Hills 04h30 -12h30

103 Inchanga -  Botha’s Hill Butchery 04h30 – 13h15

R103 Patna Road -  Kassier Road/M13 on ramp 04h30 – 13h45

M13 Hillcrest -  M13 Westville 04h15 – 14h45

M13 Westville -  M13 45th Cutting 04h15 – 14h45

N3 Outbound – Monty Naiker Street 05h00 – 15h15

Monty Naiker Street (Pine Street) 04h00 – 15h30

Masabalala Yengwa Ave (North Bound) 04h00 – 16h00

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