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Motorists are advised to expect delays after a large truck has broken down on SH1 on the Desert Road.
The truck has broken down in the southbound lane on a corner in the area of the Three Sisters.
A tow has been arranged for the truck but it is expected to take some time for the road to be cleared.
Traffic management is in place and motorists are asked to be patient.
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The Kopaki rail overbridge on State Highway 30 will be restricted to vehicles under 6 tonnes and the Mangaotama Stream bridge on State Highway 39 will be restricted to vehicles that are less than 50 per cent of Class 1.
Due to manufacturing delays, the signs are not expected to be installed until at least 15 November. Regardless of the manufacturing delay, drivers are asked to comply with the new weight limits, which are intended to keep both bridges safe for all traffic that use them.
The exact weight in tonnes of the Mangaotama restriction will vary between vehicles, depending on size and axle configuration, refer to the table below. This bridge needs a new bridge deck and supporting beams and Waka Kotahi has provisional approval for funding to carry out this work. Further details will be made available once funding and timing for this project has been confirmed.
The recommended detour for vehicles over 50 per cent of Class 1 travelling between Otorohanga and north of Hamilton is State Highway 3 and State Highway 1 through Te Awamutu and Hamilton.
A detour is available at the bridge for local heavy traffic using Meadway Road, Hams Road, Forkert Road and Ngahinapouri Road. This detour is not advised for through traffic as it is narrow with single lane bridges.
The timber Kopaki rail overbridge, about 23 km south of Te Kuiti on SH30, is currently restricted to 80 per cent of Class 1. However a further restriction is required to ensure it can remain open to light traffic while the replacement bridge is under construction. The new bridge, which will be able to be used by all heavy traffic, will be complete in 2023.
Trucks travelling between Te Kuiti and Maniaiti/Benneydale will need to use the existing heavy traffic bypass of State Highway 4 and Kopaki Road.
Waka Kotahi apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Name of Road |
Name of bridge |
Gross mass limit (maximum sum of axle mass) |
Maximum speed limit (km/h) |
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SH30 |
Kopaki Rail Overbridge |
6000kg |
10 |
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SH39 |
Mangaotama Stream Bridge |
2 axles: 8T |
3 axles: 11T |
50 |
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4 axles: 13T |
5 axles: 16T |
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6 axles: 18T |
7 axles: 20T |
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8 axles: 22T |
9 axles: 25T |
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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says work is planned to take place on Sunday night to reduce impact on traffic and will involve the removal of the detour and partially opening the roundabout by 6am on Monday morning.
The roundabout will remain a construction zone with traffic management in place while contractors apply final surfacing, complete the slip lanes from Ngongotahā to Rotorua and Rotorua to Hamilton, and finish line marking, concrete footpaths, driveways and landscaping. These works require the roundabout to remain single lane in each direction for the next three weeks, weather dependent.
There will be a 50km/h temporary speed limit through the roundabout. The two temporary roundabouts at Western Road and in Ngongotahā may remain in place for a few days until the weather allows for removal of line markings. The final layer of surfacing will be completed in November.
Waka Kotahi asks road users to keep to the speed limits and watch out for crews on the roadside. Safety is our priority and we want everyone to get home safely.
Signs are in place to advise road users of the upcoming road layout changes. While the new roundabout will be open, the community is being advised to expect delays as people get used to the new road layout and while the roundabout continues to be an active worksite for the next few weeks as final works are completed.
Waka Kotahi acknowledges the upgrade is a disruptive piece of work and thanks the local community and road users, especially those who commute through our work site daily, for their patience during recent months.
For safety, Stop/Go temporary traffic management will be in place between 10am and 12pm, with a temporary speed limit.
Works are planned for the weekend to minimise the impact on traffic. Motorists are advised to expect delays in the area and are encouraged to allow extra time for travel, use alternative routes, or plan travel for outside these times. Our contractors will be actively working to minimise delays as much as possible.
Please take extra care, reduce your speed and follow the directions of traffic management staff and signs.
In the event of unsuitable weather or other unforeseen circumstances, work may be postponed. Visit the interactive Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website for the latest information on roadworks, traffic, road closures and detours to help plan your trip.
Waka Kotahi thanks motorists for their patience.
Construction work on the SH10 Kaeo Bridge Safety Improvements project officially began on Friday as Hon Kelvin Davis joined Waka Kotahi and local iwi to turn the first sod.
“This area is a key junction for locals and visitors alike. A two-lane bridge will help to reduce bottlenecks which often develop during peak times, making travel more efficient for all road users, including freight,” says Mark Kinvig, Waka Kotahi National Manager Infrastructure Delivery.
The $40 million project includes a two-way bridge, sitting just south of the current bridge and closer to the township, as well as a roundabout at the intersection of SH10 and Whangaroa Rd.
Safety will be improved by smoothing out the sharp corner on one approach to the bridge and upgrading the nearby intersection to improve visibility.
While working on the long-term solution, Waka Kotahi will also be putting temporary safety measures in place to help relieve confusion around the current bridges one-way system.
“From November there will be vehicle activated traffic lights prior to the bridge approach. This will even-out wait times and allow drivers to more safely navigate on-coming traffic.”
The new bridge will be the same height as the previous one, but at 110m it will be twice as long in order to avoid any adverse upstream impacts to the township.
“This area is extremely low lying and we know its prone to flooding during heavy rains,” says Mark Kinvig.
“By not increasing the height of the road, we won’t create a dam and doubling the length will allow a larger volume of water to flow underneath it.”
The remainder of the year will see the team carrying out earthworks, with construction ramping up in 2022.
“We know the bridge has been a big focal point for the community and we are really pleased to now be in a position to start work, following delays caused by budget constraints and COVID-19.”
The project is funded through the National Land Transport Fund and is expected to be completed in 2024, at which time the old bridge will be demolished.
These works are part of the Waka Kotahi spring/summer road maintenance programme, which will see repairs and resurfacing carried out on state highways across the Bay of Plenty.
Chipseal sites, Otamarakau, Pikowai, Edgecumbe, Kawerau
The following sites will operate under Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place during the work.
It is important motorists adhere to the relevant temporary speed limits during these works to avoid damage to their vehicles and ensure their safety and that of other road users and road workers.
For at least 24 hours after a site has been sealed, and before it is swept, it continues to operate under a reduced temporary speed limit while vehicles travel over the seal and help “bed in” the chip and to reduce the risk of chip damaging windscreens. The site is then swept, excess chip is removed, and the temporary speed limit remains in place until line marking has been reinstated (within 48 hours of the site being sealed, weather dependent).
Ongoing work:
State Highway 5, Reporoa
Work to strengthen and rebuild a section of SH5 between Reporoa Road and Wharepapa Road to ensure safety and resilience continues under Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place between 6.30am and 6.30pm and traffic signals overnight when appropriate. Minor delays and allow additional time for their journeys or consider an alternate route.
State Highway 35, Houpoto
Works to repair an unstable section of embankment on SH35 at Houpoto, approximately three kilometres west of Maraenui Pa Road are underway and are expected to be completed in mid-December 2021. Temporary traffic management including a 30km/h temporary speed limit and Stop/Go will be in place between 7am and 5pm and traffic lights in place overnight from 5pm to 7am, Monday to Friday. Due to site constraints, Waka Kotahi encourages operators of over dimension vehicles to contact them to ensure that their vehicles can pass through the site safely. For further information contact email hidden; JavaScript is required
In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, work may be postponed. Visit the interactive Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website (journeys.nzta.govt.nz) for the latest information on roadworks, traffic, road closures and detours to help plan your trip.
Waka Kotahi thanks motorists for their patience.
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Contractors will be following strict industry standards provided by Construction Health and Safety NZ (CHASNZ) to ensure the safety of workers and road users. People must maintain safe physical distancing of two metres when walking/cycling near the sites.
Some delays are expected at times, and motorists are advised to plan and allow extra time for their journeys. There may be an increase in pedestrians and cyclists around the site, so please be careful when driving near them.
Work sites for the week starting Sunday 31 October 2021:
Map showing pedestrian access routes.
Temporary speed limits of 30km/h or 50km/h are in place for everyone’s safety at the above work sites, including when workers are off-site.
Pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to use the signalised crossings at Sala Street, Iles Road, and Tarawera Road.
In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, work may be postponed.
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There is a detour in place for the SH30 closure, with eastbound traffic turning left onto Western Drain Road and then left again to rejoin SH30. Westbound traffic should turn right onto Western Drain Road and then right again to rejoin SH30.
Motorists are asked to drive carefully and allow additional time for the detour route.
Stop/Go traffic management is in use at locations on SH2 through the Waimana Gorge, with temporary speed limits in place.
People should remain alert for other unreported hazards and be mindful of contractors who could be out clearing hazards off the road. Please drive slowly through any work sites.
Waka Kotahi thanks motorists for their patience.
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Check daily updated closure information
Unless otherwise stated, closures start at 8pm and finish at 5am.
NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)
CENTRAL MOTORWAY JUNCTION (CMJ)
SOUTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)
NORTHWESTERN MOTORWAY (SH16)
UPPER HARBOUR MOTORWAY (SH18)
SOUTHWESTERN MOTORWAY (SH20)
GEORGE BOLT MEMORIAL DRIVE (SH20A)
PUHINUI ROAD (SH20B)
STATE HIGHWAY 22 (SH22)
STATE HIGHWAY 2 (SH2)
Please follow the signposted detours. Waka Kotahi thanks you for your co-operation during these essential improvements and maintenance.
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