Motorists are being warned of possible delays on State Highway 1 to the west of Christchurch this weekend as the asphalt top coat is laid on the third stage of the Western Corridor.
Work is on track at the Diana Falls slip site for State Highway 6 through Haast Pass to re-open to night-time traffic from next Wednesday 5 November – the first time since September 2013.
Roads in Canterbury and the West Coast will be busy this Labour Day Weekend and the NZ Transport Agency says it will be working with the Police to keep traffic moving and families safe on their travels during the holiday break.