Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Road users are advised to expect delays on State Highway 1, north of Levin, later this week as crews complete sealing work.
Since September, an important road rebuild has been taking place on SH1 north of Levin, near the intersection of Heatherlea East Road.
Crews have been working as efficiently as possible to improve drainage and replace the underlying pavement of this section of road to improve its long-term condition.
The sealing work will take place over two days this week – Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st from 9am – 4pm.
Crews expect to complete the work in two days but will return to site on Friday between 9am and 1pm if an extra day is needed.
Road users are advised to expect delays of up to 30 minutes, while travelling through the site.
This road rebuild is well ahead of schedule and is expected to be completed weeks before the original scheduled finish date of 14 December.
These sealing works are being carried out during the day due to the need for warmer, drier temperatures which gives the new asphalt the best chance of success.
Following these sealing works, the road will be under temporary traffic management while it is swept and line marked.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi thanks road users in the area for driving to the conditions and for taking an alternative route where possible. NZTA appreciates at times there will be disruption on our network, and our roadworkers will do their best to complete their work safely and efficiently and keep you moving this summer.
We’d like to thank the local Levin community for their patience while these rebuild works have been underway.
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