NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is reminding drivers of ongoing overnight road asphalting work on State Highway 35 in Gisborne. Detours will be in place throughout all stages of the work, as detailed below.
The closures will require a combination of stop-go controls and road closures. There may also be temporary speed limits in place during opening hours, while crews are partway through completion.
Stage 1 of the works between Stanley Road and Grey Street roundabout is now complete.
The SH35 work programme is as follows:
Stage 2 – SH35 Wainui Road between Matthews Road and Hirini Street - 3 May to 17 May – 7pm to 5am
Stop/go traffic management will be in place between Matthews Road and Rutene Road.
A road closure with detours for cars and other light vehicles will be in place between Rutene Road and Hirini Street.
Heavy vehicles and HPMVs should use the approved detour via Rutene Road and the Esplanade if they’re heading to the port.
Stage 3 – SH35 Customhouse St between The Cut and Childers Road roundabout – 20 May to 23 May – 7pm to 5am
An overnight road closure will be in place from 7pm to 5am with detours planned for cars and other light vehicles.
Heavy vehicles and HPMVs heading to the port should use the approved detour via SH2 Makaraka, Back Ormond Road, Ormond Road and The Esplanade.
The detours in place will change as the crews move to various locations of SH35. All detours will be signposted.
NZTA is reminding road users to factor these overnight closures into their journey time and be prepared to follow the signposted detours.
