Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Urgent repairs are planned for the Pelorus Bridge on State Highway 6 on Tuesday, 17 December.
The work is needed to repair an area of decking to ensure the bridge is resilient for all traffic over the holiday season before a permanent fix is completed next year.
The damage was confirmed following a structural inspection earlier this week. It poses no imminent risk to the public, but the repairs are being done proactively given the bridge is a critical infrastructure link.
All traffic on State Highway 6 will be held at each end of the Pelorus Bridge for up to 30 minutes on Tuesday 17 December between 6 am and 3 pm while the repairs are completed. Because it is a single-lane bridge, it cannot be kept open while the work is underway.
Contractors will be on harnesses working under the bridge, while other crew repair the bridge deck. The team will work hard to reopen the bridge as quickly as possible. However, drivers travelling between Blenheim and Nelson should plan for travel delays.
With other roadworks on State Highway 6 between Nelson and Blenheim, NZTA/Waka Kotahi recommends drivers allow an extra 45-minutes travel time next Tuesday (17 December).
NZTA/Waka Kotahi thanks road users for their patience and understanding while these essential repairs are completed.
Updates on the highway’s status can be found on Journey planner:
