Road users are urged to plan for delays when travelling over State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill following an underslip on the route last week.
The underslip is located on the Riwaka side of the Hill, approximately one kilometre uphill from the Riwaka Valley Road intersection. Following recent wet weather, a large amount of earth on the roadside has slipped away.
SH60 Tākaka Hill underslip site.
Rob Service, System Manager Top of the South says temporary traffic management is in place to move vehicles away from the underslip, to ensure drivers are kept safe.
“The affected road section is down to a single lane, under stop/go traffic lights 24/7 and a 30 km/h temporary speed limit. Bollards have also been installed to keep traffic clear of the underslip.”
Drivers can expect delays of up to 10 minutes, so should allow extra time for their trips when travelling over the Tākaka Hill.
Mr Service says an initial geotechnical assessment was carried out late last week.
“A more detailed geotechnical inspection will be completed as soon as possible to identify the appropriate solution for this site.”
“It’s important to acknowledge work to repair slips on State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill following Cyclone Gita is holding up well. This section of highway is not one that has required attention in the past,” he says.
NZTA/Waka Kotahi appreciates the delays caused by the controls in place at the slip site will be frustrating for drivers. The public’s patience and cooperation are appreciated while work at this site is ongoing.
