Welcome to the traffic bulletin for the week 22 April - 28 April for the
Southern Corridor Improvements Project
Traffic bulletins provide a brief overview of likely traffic disruptions
for the following week. Full closures are also advertised in the Weekend
Herald. Traffic bulletins are complemented by monthly construction
updates and quarterly newsletters.
TRAFFIC NEXT WEEK
Work in the shoulder and median work
zones will continue during the daytime next week, but this will not affect
traffic movements.
Night work on the motorway next week
involves marking new, slightly narrowed lanes from Takanini Interchange to
Pahurehure Inlet southbound. The Takanini southbound onramp will be reduced
from its current two lane configuration to one lane and the merge length will
also be shortened. The ramp meter at the onramp will be adjusted to keep
traffic flowing through, particularly in the pm peak. Line marking is weather permitting as
dry conditions are needed. If it rains, work will be postponed until the
next available dry night.
Night closures are typically from 9pm
at night to 5am in the morning. Detours will be in place that will take
motorists along local roads, leading back to the next motorway interchange. All
detours will be clearly signposted and maps of the typical routes can be found
on our website here http://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/southern-corridor-improvements/traffic-notices/. Please allow
extra time for your journeys at night.
We ask that motorists slow down and drive with care
through the work areas, particularly in areas with new lane arrangements.
You can read more background and find out more through our website http://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/southern-corridor-improvements.
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact our team on free phone 0508 NZTA SCI (0508 6982 724) or email us at southerncorridor@nzta.govt.nz. Also, feel free to visit us at the Project Drop-In Centre located at 8 Great South Road, Takinini.
