Contractors will be on the job at the end of this week ensuring State Highway 1 between Picton and Blenheim is in top shape for peak holiday traffic.
Resealing work is planned at the Picton Elevation, just south of Picton, for Thursday (12 December) between six am and seven pm.
The highway was repaired earlier this year after it was damaged by changes in groundwater flows.
Since then, a reduced temporary speed limit has been in place until a layer of chipseal could be applied once the weather was warm enough. This week’s chip sealing work will enable all three lanes to be restored to 100 km/h.
While the work is underway, State Highway 1 will be under stop/go traffic management and a 30 km/h temporary speed limit. Drivers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes.
After the road resurfacing is finished a 30 km/h temporary speed limit will remain in place until Saturday, 14 December. This is to allow the new road surface to bed in properly.
It is essential drivers obey the speed limits in place at the work site. They are there to keep drivers safe, but also to protect the road and vehicles from damage.
Drivers travelling to and from Picton, particularly those with ferry connections, must allow extra time for their journeys.
These works are part of the ongoing state highway summer maintenance programme and are critical for ensuring highways remain safe and resilient for drivers.
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