| Location | Impact | Comments | Detour route | Update received |
Expected resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 94 Te Anau To Milford Sound | Road Closed | Rock Face Stabilisation. The Nzta Advises Milford Road Will Be Temporarily Closed From 5:30pm Wednesday 22 May For Emergency Safety Work To Remove Unstable Rocks Above The Homer Tunnel. The Road Will Open For One Hour On Thursday Morning (07:30am-08:30am) Before Closing Again For The Emergency Works. It Is Expected The Road Will Fully Re-open By June 5. Scheduled time: Start: 22 May 2013 17:30 End: 5 Jun 2013 07:00 | N/a | 22 May 2013 17:30 | 05/06/2013 07:00 |
| SH 6 Queenstown To Lumsden | Delays | Bridge Repairs. Bridge Deck Repairs On The Kawarau Falls Bridge. Expect Delays Of Up To 5 Mins Between 9am To 4pm Commencing Wednesday 22nd May Through To Friday Evening 24th May Scheduled time: Start: 22 May 2013 07:00 End: 28 May 2013 07:00 | N/a | 22 May 2013 07:00 | Until further notice |
| SH 73 Springfield To Arthurs Pass | Delays | A Roadworks Site Is In Place For The Next 2 Weeks And Will Cause Approximately 10 Minute Delays To Journey Times. Scheduled time: Start: 20 May 2013 12:11 End: 3 Jun 2013 00:00 | N/a | 20 May 2013 12:16 | 03/06/2013 00:00 |
| SH 6 Greymouth To Hokitika ( Taramakau Bridge) | Caution | Bridge Repairs. Up To 20 Minute Delays Can Be Expected On Thursday 23 May From 10am Until 1pm.
Bridge Width Is Reduced To 3.5m For Bridge Repairs. Heavy Traffic Speed Limit Is 20km/h. Scheduled time: Start: 20 Dec 2012 07:13 End: 30 Jul 2013 12:00 | - | 17 May 2013 17:16 | Until further notice |
| SH 73 Arthurs Pass To Otira ( Starvation Point) | Delays | Pavement Repairs. Guardrail Replacement. Work Will Be Carried Out From Monday 13 May To 26 July 2013. Traffic Will Be Restricted To Single Lane With Traffic Lights. Scheduled time: Start: 13 May 2013 00:00 End: 27 Jul 2013 00:00 | N/a | 13 May 2013 00:00 | Until further notice |
| SH 6 Cromwell To Queenstown (nevis Bluff) | Delays | Rock Face Stabilisation. Occasional 10 Minute Delays Possible Monday To Friday Between The Hours Of 8:00am To 5:00pm For Rock Stabilisation Work. Scheduled time: Start: 11 Mar 2013 08:00 End: 31 May 2013 17:00 | Na | 6 May 2013 14:07 | 31/05/2013 17:00 |
| SH 76 Garlands Road To Ensors Road | Caution | Bridge Repairs. Scirt Are Undertaking Extensive Earthquake Repairs On
The Heathcote Opawa River Bridge. Narrowed Lanes And Speed Restrictions Apply As Required Scheduled time: Start: 22 Apr 2013 17:33 End: 27 Sep 2013 00:00 | N/a | 22 Apr 2013 17:37 | 27/09/2013 00:00 |
| SH 74 Port Hills Interchange And 200m South Of The Horotane Valley Road Bridge | Caution | Bridge Repairs. Scirt Are Undertaking Extensive Earthquake Repairs On
The Horotane Valley Bridge. A Contraflow Layout And Speed Restrictions Will Apply. Scheduled time: Start: 22 Apr 2013 17:23 End: 1 Nov 2013 00:00 | N/a | 22 Apr 2013 17:32 | 01/11/2013 00:00 |
| SH 74 Metro Place To Breezes Rd/bridge St Roundabout | Delays | Pavement Repairs. Scirt Are Undertaking Extensive Earthquake Repairs On
This Section Of Highway. Lane And Speed Restrictions Apply As Required Scheduled time: Start: 22 Apr 2013 17:07 End: 31 May 2013 00:00 | N/a | 22 Apr 2013 17:22 | 31/05/2013 00:00 |
| SH 1 Waipara - Sh7 Junction To Woodend | Delays | Pavement Repairs. Rehabilitation Works Being Undertaken Between Douglas Road And Osborne Road. Delays Are Expected However The Highway Will Remain Fully Open Throughout The Course Of The Scheme. Scheduled time: Start: 22 Apr 2013 14:29 End: 31 May 2013 00:00 | N/a | 22 Apr 2013 14:33 | 31/05/2013 00:00 |
| SH 74 Travis Road To New Brighton Road | Delays | Pavement Repairs. Scirt Are Undertaking Extensive Earthquake Repairs On This Section Of Highway. Detours Apply During Working Hours, However Heavy Vehicles Will Be Escorted Through The Work Site To Avoid Disruption To The Residential Areas Through Which The Detour Operates. Scheduled time: Start: 16 Apr 2013 08:50 End: 30 Jun 2013 00:00 | Detours During Work Hours Operating Via Basset Street And New Brighton Road | 16 Apr 2013 09:25 | 30/06/2013 00:00 |
| SH 74 Anzac Drive | Vehicle Restrictions; Road constricted for oversize and non-standard vehicles | Earthquake Damage. Bridge Restricted To Overweight Loads Due To Earthquake Impact. Bridge Not To Be Crossed By Any Overweight Loads Except For Iso Containers Being Moved On Existing Overweight Permits. Any Other Overweight Loads (including Those Travelling On Area Permits) Will Be Considered On A Case By Case Basis. | Sh1/sh73 | 15 Oct 2012 22:50 | Until further notice |
| SH 74 Christchurch - Tunnel Rd, Horotane Valley Overpasses No 1 And 2 (bsn 217 & 218) | Vehicle Restrictions; Road constricted for oversize and non-standard vehicles | Bridges Not To Be Crossed By Any Overweight Loads Except For Iso Containers Being Moved On Existing Overweight Permits. Any Other Overweight Loads (including Those Travelling On Area Permits) Will Be Considered On A Case By Case Basis. | Local Roads | 15 Aug 2012 17:52 | Until further notice |
| SH 82 Waitaki River Bridge No 1 ( Kurow Bridges) | Caution | Speed Restriction In Place For Heavy Vehicles Of 20kph. | - | 15 Aug 2012 17:46 | Until further notice |
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| 6 May 2013 15:50 Winter Driving Conditions Exist: Take Care Driving On Ice And Grit In Sheltered Places And On Bridge Decks. Carry Chains When Travelling The Alpine Passes. |

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