Marlborough residents and regular users of State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson must remember to add extra travel time to their journeys when heading through Renwick this Sunday (5 May).
Stop/go traffic lights will be in place between 7 am and 6 pm when contractors will complete maintenance work on the Wairau River Bridge’s abutments and connections.
Drivers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes.
For the safety of contractors and road users, a temporary 30 km/h speed limit must be followed when travelling over the bridge. Cyclists must also follow the traffic management and be guided through the site.
This is the second day of work required for this project. It follows previous maintenance carried out on Sunday, 21 April.
It has been timed on Sunday when traffic volumes are lower. Every effort is being made to minimise disruption for road users.
However, drivers, particularly those with Picton ferry connections, should plan ahead and allow extra time for their travel.
It’s important to note that the State Highway 6 Wairau Bridge remains safe to use. This work is part of the NZTA/Waka Kotahi proactive bridge maintenance programme.
These works are weather-dependent, and timings may change. Updates on the highway’s status can be checked on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website.
