Transit New Zealand
Wellington Regional Office
MEDIA RELEASE
31 JANUARY 2005
Roundabouts for Paremata
Transit New Zealand says work will start this week on roundabouts in Paremata. There will be alterations to the existing
roundabout on State Highway 1, and a new mini roundabout will be built on State Highway 58 on the eastern, school side,
of the intersection.
Transit project manager Catherine Worsley says the first of six stages of work will begin on State Highway 58 on
Wednesday 2 February.
“The work will take about four months to complete. During that time we will make every effort to maintain the traffic
flows in the area,” Ms Worsley said.
“The work will be carried out between 9am and 3.30pm. No work will be carried out on the road at peak traffic times. Any
nightwork will be advised.” she said.
“The existing speed restriction of 50kph will remain in place and there will be plenty of signs,” she said.
From 2 February
Work for Stage 1 Traffic flow
Approximately 2 weeks
- Widening the road outside Mobil Normal lanes
Left, southbound road closed, except at peak times.
Work for Stage 2 Traffic flow
Approximately 4 weeks
- Widening road on the harbour side of SH58.
Normal lanes
- Widening the road on the east side of the roundabout Right hand circulating lane closed except for peak and high
traffic volumes
Work for Stage 3 Traffic flow
Approximately 4 weeks
- Widening Paremata Cres East bound traffic on new lane; west bound on existing lane.
- Widening road on eastern side of SH58
Work for Stage 4 Traffic Flow
Approximately 1 week
- Construction of new median island on SH58 East bound on new lane; west bound on new lane.
Work for Stage 5 Traffic Flow
Approximately 3 weeks
- Station Road Closed. Construction of new mini roundabout on SH58. Traffic from Station Road to use Paremata
Crescent
- Construction of new slip lane, southbound from SH58
Work for Stage 6 Traffic Flow
Approximately 2 weeks
- Construction of new median island on SH58 at Paremata roundabout. One lane onto Paremata roundabout. Southbound
slip lane open.
Existing pedestrian routes will be maintained throughout the construction.
ends