Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Improvements and road repairs are coming for State Highway 1 between Manakau and Ōhau later this month.
Nightworks will be underway south of Kuku East Road, on Sunday to Thursday nights 8 pm to 4:30 am, from Sunday, 24 August to Thursday, 18 September.
Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says contractors will be completing a road rebuild and drainage improvements.
“This section of State Highway 1 is heavily used and carries around 18,000 vehicles daily. It is now at the stage where it needs a full rebuild.”
“This will mean that contractors will have to excavate around half a kilometre of the highway. This will be disruptive, but the result will be a much improved and more durable stretch of road that will need less maintenance and repairs in the future,” Ms Hilliard says.
The work is being done at night under stop/go traffic management when there are fewer vehicles on the road, and Ms Hilliard says the highway will be open to traffic during the day
“Because there are no local road detours, we have to keep the highway open while we complete this work. It will mean drivers will experience some delays travelling through the area. Outside of work hours, there will also be a reduced speed limit in place during the day.”
“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. However, this is essential state highway maintenance, and it is critical it be completed,” Ms Hilliard says.
She says contractors will make the most of the rebuild and also complete drainage works.
“They will be installing a soak pit and sub-soil drains. This helps keep water away from the highway, which is vital for preventing road and pothole damage.”
“It is important drivers take care when driving through this work site. While the rebuild is underway, the highway will have a rough surface. Please, keep yourself and our workers safe, and avoid damaging your vehicle by following the temporary speed limit in place and all traffic management instructions,” Ms Hilliard says.
Works schedule and location map:
- Sunday, 24 August to Thursday, 18 September, Sunday to Thursday nights, 8 pm to 4:30 am
- Stop/Go traffic management and 30 km/h temporary speed limit.
- SH1 open to two lanes outside work hours under a reduced speed limit
