Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Smoother journeys are coming for motorists through Waharoa, with resealing works getting underway in early February for essential maintenance of State Highway 27 (SH27).
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Waikato System Manager, Andy Oakley, says the section of state highway outside the Matamata Aero Club needs attention.
”We’re completing the reseal work in 2 stages. It includes 4 weeks of daily road closures to allow work to be carried out safely and efficiently.
“Stage 1 entails 5 days of stop/go traffic management, between 6am and 6pm, from Tuesday 28 January to Saturday 1 February. People can expect delays of up to 20 minutes while this work is underway. Outside of this time, both lanes of the road will reopen.
“Stage 2 requires the road to be fully closed for 4 weeks, between Monday 3 and Friday 21 February, so we can complete the repair and reseal on SH27.
“We want to upgrade this road as quickly as we can and using full closures allows us to do this. We appreciate this will cause some disruption, but it will result in a better roading network for everyone to enjoy,” says Mr Oakley.
While the road is closed, the following detour routes are available and add approximately 13 minutes to journey times:
Northbound
- Traffic on SH27, turn right onto Wardville Road, turn left onto Alexandra Road, turn left onto Diagonal Road towards SH27 where the detour ends.
Southbound
- Southbound traffic on Walton and Wairere Roads, turn left onto SH27, turn right onto Diagonal Road, turnright onto Alexandra Road, turn right onto Wardville Road and proceed towards SH27 where the detour ends.
- Southbound traffic on Kereone Road, proceed onto Diagonal Road, turn right onto Alexandra
Road, turn right onto Wardville Road and proceed towards SH27 where the detour ends.
- Southbound traffic on SH27, turn left onto Diagonal Road, turn right onto Alexandra Road, turn
right onto Wardville Road and proceed towards SH27 where the detour ends.
Heavy vehicles please follow the instructions on the VMS boards. The HPMV detour will add approximately 75 minutes to journey times.
“The state highway network plays a critical role in New Zealanders lives, and we want to make sure it is up to the standard people expect.
“We’d like to thank people for their patience while this important maintenance work is carried out.
“The works are weather dependent and if you’re travelling through the area, make sure to plan ahead and check Journey Planner,” says Mr Oakley.
Increased maintenance and resilience are a priority for the government and this work forms part of the government’s $2.07 billion investment into road and drainage renewal and maintenance across 2024-27 via the State Highway Pothole Prevention fund
