Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s highway maintenance team is making some temporary but needed repairs on Timaru’s Evans Street this week, starting today. Some noisier milling work will go through till Thursday.
People who use SH73 between the West Coast and Canterbury will need to check the timing of their journeys or take the Lewis Pass (SH7) the weekend of 10 and 11 June.
The details below outline the main planned state highway roadworks occurring in the greater Wellington region and the top of the South Island over the coming week (21 May 2023).
Contractors are on track to clear this slip and reopen the road by 7 pm tonight.
Slip debris has been removed, and concrete barriers and a bund have been put in place to protect the road and drivers.
The details below outline the main planned state highway roadworks occurring in the greater Wellington region and the top of the South Island over the coming week (21 May 2023).
Road works continue on South Canterbury highways through May with some new Stop/Go sites starting up over the coming weeks. People are encouraged to keep an eye on the traffic map and build in some extra time if they can.
The details below outline the main planned state highway roadworks occurring in the greater Wellington region and the top of the South Island over the coming week (14 May 2023).
A mix of median and side barrier, turnaround facilities and two new roundabouts are recommended for the high-risk Timaru to St Andrews section of State Highway 1, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
About 10cm of snow has settled in Southland this afternoon, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The area catching the snow showers currently is SH94 Gorge Hill, between Mossburn and Te Anau.