The long wait is nearly over for Wellingtonians, with Transmission Gully set to open to traffic within 24 hours following this morning’s ribbon cutting ceremony at the northern end of the newest portion of SH1.
With another Heavy Rain Watch in place for the Gisborne and Wairoa districts, through until 6pm tonight, motorists are being asked to take care and expect the unexpected.
Work to repair sections of State Highway 35 damaged during the severe weather event last week is being impeded by people stealing diesel intended for the machines needed to repair the road.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirms that SH2 between Wairoa and Napier has been re-opened, with caution advised for drivers as repair work on the highway continues.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 1 April 2022.
Road contractors are continuing to work hard across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway network in the lead up to the Easter and Anzac Day holiday period.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to take care and avoid unnecessary travel, with a Heavy Rain Warning in place for the Hawke’s Bay through until late tomorrow (Thursday) morning.
Next week, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will be resurfacing a section of SH6/Queen Elizabeth II Drive in Nelson from Trafalgar Street roundabout east towards the 80km/50km/hour speed signs.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to take care and avoid unnecessary travel, with the significant weather experienced in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay moving south toward the Wairarapa, and heavy rainfall possible for Saddle Road.