Drivers need to be ready for roadworks State Highway 6 - Kohatu-Kawatiri, with road reconstruction due to begin next week.
Contractors will be on the job near Tunnicliff Bridge, between Motupiko and Korere, for six weeks beginning Monday, 29 October. The work will continue through to Friday, 6 December.
The highway’s pavement has reached the end of its life, and contractor will be carrying out long-term repairs to the road.
For the first three weeks (29 October to 15 November) the work will be carried out during the day from Monday to Friday under stop/go traffic controls. Drivers will need to factor in around 15-minute delays through the area.
Between 18 and 29 November, the highway will be closed during the day between Motupiko and Korere due to the narrowness of the Tunnicliffe Bridge section of the road. A local road detour will be available during this time, but drivers must allow an extra 20 minutes of travel time.
From 2 to 6 December, the site will return to daytime stop/go as road crews tidy up and disestablish the site.
Temporary speed limits will be in place while the repairs are underway. It is essential all road users follow them – they are there to keep drivers and workers safe, and also to protect newly laid road surfaces from damage.
Every effort is being made to minimise disruption for the public, with the work timed to begin after Labour Weekend be complete before the busy Christmas holiday season. It ensures the road will be roadwork-free when traffic is at its busiest.
Access through the closure zone will be available to residents, businesses, and emergency services.
Works Schedule:
- Work is from Tuesday, 29 October, to Friday, 6 December 2024.
- Working hours: 7:00 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday (no night-time or weekend work).
- Stop/go controls and a reduced temporary speed limit in place from Tuesday, 29 October, to Friday 15 November. Expect delays of up to 15 minutes.
- Full road closure in place from Monday, 18 November, to Friday, 29 November between Motupiko and Korere.
- Detour via Korere-Tophouse Rd, Kerr Hill Rd, Stock Rd, and Wai-iti Valley Rd. Traffic lights and 30km/hr speed restrictions will be in place at Jansens Bridge on Kerr Hill Rd. The detour is suitable for all vehicles but approval for permitted vehicles (e.g. O/W or HPMV) will be required from Tasman District Council.
- Allow an extra 20-minutes travel time for your journey.
- The site will reopen outside work hours under a reduced temporary speed limit.
- Traffic management will remain in place during weekends and nights (between 5.30 PM and 7:00 AM Monday to Friday).
- Access through the works zone will be available for residents, businesses, and emergency services.
- From Monday, 2 December to Friday, 6 December the site will return to stop/go and a reduced temporary speed limit between 7.00 am and 5.30 pm to allow crews to tidy up and disestablish the site.
Works Location:
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Summer Maintenance Season - Tips and Advice:
- Drivers need to be aware other summer maintenance and resilience works are happening around the region including on State Highway 6 between Nelson and West Coast. Drivers should check road conditions before they travel as knowing when and where roadworks are happening means you can time your travel to avoid them or allow extra time for your trip.
- Whenever you come to a worksite, remember that our road workers are doing their best to complete their work and keep you moving. Please be respectful and follow their advice and instructions.
More Information:
31 October 2024: The State Highway 6 Kohatu-Kawatiri road reconstruction map is updated.
