Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will begin construction of a turnaround bay at the entrance of Keeley’s Reserve on State Highway 1, east of Cambridge, next week as part of the SH1 Cambridge to Piarere Safety Improvements.
The public is advised that from 11 September 2023 the reserve will be closed for the duration of the works, which is expected to take up to 9 weeks.
During this time, the speed limit near the reserve will reduce from 100km/h to 50km/h northbound and 70km/h southbound (Monday to Saturday from 7am - 6pm). Motorists are advised to prepare for minor delays.
Boat users are asked to use alternative boat ramps to access Lake Karāpiro during this time, with ramps available at Karāpiro Domain, Moana Roa Recreational Reserve and Horahora Domain.
Construction of the Keely’s Reserve turnaround bay follows the recently completed turnaround bay at the intersection of SH1 and Hydro Road.
Once completed, the right-turn out of Keeley’s Reserve onto SH1 will remain open until the turnaround at Tunakawa Road is built early next year and more flexible safety median barriers are installed at which point the right-turn out of Keeley’s Reserve will be permanently closed.
Waka Kotahi thanks people for their patience while construction is underway.
