Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail say work is progressing on draining the Omoto slip site, with a drill rig now on site to undertake drainage of water from the slip surface.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reviewing speed limits on State Highway 35 (SH35) between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki in an effort to save lives and prevent serious injuries from crashes along the high-risk road.
Pavement renewal and safety improvement work starts on Saint Aubyn Street (SH44) between the Egmont Street Intersection and Liardet Street lights on Monday 4 November.
People who use the Albert Town Bridge on State Highway 6 near Wanaka will have a detour late this Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, 6 and 7 November.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will commence on-the-ground investigations into the slip that caused significant damage to State Highway 4 south of Raetihi early last month.
Motorists are encouraged to drive with caution and expect delays on State Highway 30 between Te Puea Rd and Tumoana Rd from Monday 4 November, as work to strengthen and rebuild the road gets underway.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 8 November 2019. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday.