Maintenance works will be completed on State Highway 3 (SH3) Awakino Gorge from Monday 2 to Friday 13 December 2024.
Due to the narrow and winding nature of the Awakino Gorge, work will be completed under a combination of stop/go traffic management where possible, and road closures where it is too narrow to do otherwise. Work includes slip clearing, guardrail and signage repairs as well as patch repairs.
We are running this closure in December to avoid disruption during January and February, where traffic volumes increase due to holidays and events. Crews will return later in the season to reseal this stretch of road, however due to the different machinery required, this work can be completed under stop/go traffic controls.
The road will be closed from Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 December between 9.30am and 2.30pm each day.
Stop/go traffic controls will be in place from 7am to 7pm Monday 2 December to Friday 13 December, except for when the above closures are in place.
During the works under stop/go traffic management, delays of 20-30 minutes are expected.
In the case of unsuitable weather, the closures will be postponed to the following week.
Please be patient, follow all instructions of our crews, and adhere to all speed restrictions in place for the safety of road users and crews alike.
We appreciate your patience while we complete this necessary work.
If you have any questions or concerns about this work please contact us by phoning 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) or by completing the contact form on our website.
