Slow lane closed near Umkomaas as Sanral investigates possible sinkhole
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Visible cracks on the N2 northbound, 500m before Shell Ultra City coming from Umkomaas, have resulted in the affected lane being closed to traffic, pending further inquiry.
The problem was reported by a motorist at the weekend, who sparked concern of a possible sinkhole forming.
The SA National Roads Agency (Sanral) conducted a site inspection. Arrive Alive and transport minister Fikile Mbalula said the investigation was not conclusive. Further geotechnical tests will be done on Monday.
“What was observed was the horizontal and vertical slip movement resulting in the slow lane sinking.
“Based on the observation, the Sanral team opted to close the slow lane while awaiting the geotechnical investigation results for further action.”
- TimesLIVE
Update N2 North Bound 500m before Shell Ultra City coming from Umkomaas: the SANRAL team further opted to close the slow lane while awaiting tomorrow’s geotechnical investigation results for further action.https://t.co/u3lNNfUSSK #ArriveAlive #RoadConditions @SANRAL_za pic.twitter.com/molZ6Omcf1
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) December 22, 2019
UPDATE: The SANRAL team went to site. What was observed was the horizontal and vertical slip movement resulting in the slow lane sinking.
— Minister of Transport |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) December 23, 2019
Based on that the SANRAL team opted to close the slow lane while awaiting today’s geotechnical investigation results for further action. https://t.co/MWjLVPLGiK