“A huge amount of work has taken place to get this highway reopened,” says Barry Stratton, Maintenance Contract Manager, Waka Kotahi for North Canterbury.“Crews from both the West Coast and Canterbury have worked above and beyond to rebuild … Continue reading →

This is needed to decide if the bridge is able to safely take trucks, until repairs are completed on the sunk pier, says Pete Connors, System Manager, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.One pier was found to have sunk by around 130 mm yesterday… Continue reading →

Originally the bridge was to reopen after stress testing, at 2pm. It closed slightly later than originally anticipated today for the testing – around 11am.
People picking their children up from schools both sides of this bridge will be able … Continue reading →

“We want everyone to get to where they’re going safely, so we’re encouraging motorists to drive to the conditions, allow plenty of time and take regular breaks to stay alert,” Regional Maintenance and Operations Manager Mark Owen.“We’re expe… Continue reading →

Ashburton River/ Hakatere BridgeThe Ashburton River/ Hakatere Bridge on SH1 reopens for light traffic at 10 pm tonight, 1 June.*  The bridge will have two-way traffic, restricted to 30 km/ hour in each direction.The bridge was closed th… Continue reading →

A new road layout, including the removal of the Work Road passing lane and reinstatement of the Aongatete passing lane, will get underway from today.  Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Regional Manager Infrastructure Delivery Jo Wilt… Continue reading →

Ashburton River/ Hakatere BridgeThe Ashburton River/ Hakatere Bridge was closed this morning after drivers reported slumping at the Ashburton end.Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency engineers are inspecting the bridge and its piers this morning,… Continue reading →

“There is still up to 500 mm of water over the highway at the Selwyn River/ Waikirikiri bridge, but by Tuesday crews should be ready to clear debris and reopen the highway,” says Tresca Forrester, Journey Manager, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Ag… Continue reading →

Speed limits are being reviewed on State Highway 51, between Waipatu in Hastings and Marine Parade in Napier, and the winding section of SH5, from Rangitaiki to Esk Valley, in an effort to save lives and prevent serious injuries from crashes… Continue reading →

“The Selwyn River/ Waikirikiri deep flooding on SH1 at Dunsandel means this highway link south of Christchurch is unlikely to open today.”In north Canterbury rain is continuing and we have a number of areas we need to assess, for example SH7… Continue reading →