Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
A stretch of State Highway 3 (SH3) Carlton Avenue in Whanganui will close to southbound traffic later next week for asphalt repairs.
The work will take place over 3 days from next Wednesday 16 October, between 7am and 7pm each day.
During these work times, a section of SH3, between Smithfield Road and Jackson Street, will be under a one-way closure for all southbound traffic. SH3 will remain open for all northbound traffic, with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place.
The below detours will be in place for light and heavy vehicles:
- All southbound light vehicles (cars and other non-freight vehicles) will be detoured via Purnell Street to Guyton Street to Heads Road then back to SH3.
- All southbound heavy vehicles (freight trucks) will be detoured via Montgomery Road to Mosston Road to Heads Road and back to SH3.
The light vehicle detour is expected to add about 5 minutes to journey times. For heavy vehicles, please expect an extra 10 minutes to be added to your journey.
Outside of the work hours, SH3 Carlton Ave will be fully open with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place. Please note, access will remain to Smithfield Road from SH3. Access from Alma Road to the SH3 roundabout will be restricted to help ease traffic flow. Road users are advised to follow signage, reduced speeds and any directions from staff on site.
In the event of bad weather, work will begin on the next fine day and may extend the programme out to include works on Saturday 19 October.
Recent heavy and persistent rainfall has caused a number of potholes to open up in this area. Crews applied temporary fixes at the time while this longer-term fix could be arranged. A day-time closure allows crews to complete this road maintenance work as efficiently and safely as possible, while keeping road users moving.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this important road maintenance work to strengthen this section of road and improve its long-term condition.
