Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is reminding drivers to plan ahead for upcoming closures of State Highway 4 near the Makatote Rail Viaduct, starting this Friday (12 January).
The section of highway is being rebuilt over a period of two weeks, including seven days of full daytime road closures, and intermittent stop/go traffic management.
On the following days, the road will be closed from 8am to 4.30pm:
- Monday 15 January to Thursday 18 January
- Tuesday 23 January to Thursday 25 January
The road will be open outside of the 8am to 4.30pm period on construction days.
During the closures traffic will be detoured via SH47, SH46, SH1 and SH49 – please note this detour will add around 90 minutes to journey times between National Park and Tohunga Junction.
People travelling to run in Whakapapa to Turoa Goat Adventure Run on Saturday 20 January, or to take part in the national memorial to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Tangiwai disaster on Sunday 21 January will be able to so without disruption – there will be no works happening on the road from Friday 19 January to Monday 22 January.
The NZTA Journey Planner will have the latest information for this site, and all other roadworks and road hazards that may affect your journey.
Journey Planner(external link)
State Highway 4 – Makatoke Viaduct works summary
Work period
Friday 12 January to Saturday 27 January, weather permitting.
Schedule of works (weather permitting and subject to change)
|
Date |
Time |
Event |
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Friday 12 January |
6am – 6pm |
Open – Stop/go traffic management |
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Saturday 13 January |
6am – 6pm |
Open – Open – Stop/go traffic management |
|
Sunday 14 January |
No work – both lanes open |
|
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Monday 15 January |
8am – 4.30pm |
Closed |
|
Tuesday 16 January |
8am – 4.30pm |
Closed |
|
Wednesday 17 January |
8am – 4.30pm |
Closed |
|
Thursday 18 January |
8am – 4.30pm |
Closed |
|
Friday 19 January |
No work – both lanes open |
|
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Saturday 20 January |
No work – both lanes open |
|
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Sunday 21 January |
No work – both lanes open |
|
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Monday 22 January |
No work – both lanes open |
|
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Tuesday 23 January |
8am – 4.30pm |
Closed |
|
Wednesday 24 January |
8am – 4.30pm |
Closed |
|
Thursday 25 January |
8am – 4.30pm |
Closed |
|
Friday 26 January |
6am – 6pm |
Open – Stop/go traffic management |
|
Saturday 27 January |
6am – 6pm |
Open – Stop/go traffic management |
|
Sunday 28 January |
No work – both lanes open. |
