Motorists using State Highway 50 (SH50) between Takapau and Ongaonga in Hawke’s Bay over the next few weeks are likely to notice crews installing roadside safety barrier and rumble strips.
Crews will be onsite near Ashley Clinton just south of Tukituki River Bridge from Thursday (9 May), preparing for the installation of the barrier.
About 200 metres of barrier will be installed on the southbound lane of the highway.
In addition, from later this month, crews will be installing rumble strips on the stretch of SH50 from Ongaonga to Takapau.
While these works take place, there will be stop/go traffic management in place, and lower temporary speed limits between 30 km/h and 70km/h from 6am to 6pm.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi expects delays of up to 10 minutes are likely as a result of the work.
Senior Project Manager Chris Mahoney acknowledges the temporary delays will be frustrating.
“Ultimately these safety improvements will help reduce the possibility of crashes in the area and minimise the risk of injuries from any crashes.
“Please take care and follow the guidance from the onsite work crews if you’re driving along this route.”
This work is due to be completed by the end of next month.
We’ll keep you updated as work progresses, and you can also stay up to date with the latest traffic information on Journey Planner, and via our Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne Facebook page.
