Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
One more day to finish resurfacing of SH1 through Mangamuka
7 March 2017 | UPPER NORTH ISLAND
One more day
to finish resurfacing of SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge
The NZ Transport Agency thanks motorists in the Far North for their patience and understanding as wet weather continues to disrupt the resurfacing of State Highway 1 through the Mangamuka Gorge.
Contractors need one more day of fine weather to finish the job, says the NZ Transport Agency’s System Manager Steve Mutton.
The road will be closed this Sunday, 11 March to make up for the day lost last weekend. The closure will follow the same timetable as previous weekends, starting at 8:30am on Sunday. It will reopen 4pm – 5pm and close again until 8pm if necessary.
The resurfacing requires dry weather, so any rain will force a postponement to Monday or Tuesday.
“Right now, and we’re still a few days out, Sunday is looking like the best day for it,” says Mr Mutton.
The detour via State Highway 10 between Awanui and Pakaraka will add about 10 kilometres to a one way journey.
“Motorists who don’t use the detour and choose to find their own way are reminded to drive with extreme care as some local roads may have uneven surfaces, minor slips or been damaged by recent bad weather in Northland,” says Mr Mutton.
The Transport Agency apologises for any inconvenience while this important safety and maintenance work is completed.
ends
Gordon Campbell: On What’s Wrong With The Treaty Principles Bill
Te Pāti Māori: Government’s First Year A ‘Catastrophe For Māori’
Department Of Internal Affairs: Samoan Citizenship Bill Passes Into Law
NZ National Party: National Acknowledges The Passing Of Hon Nikki Kaye
Mana Mokopuna: Children And Young People Share Vital Insights On Healing From Family Violence And Sexual Violence In New Report
NZ Government: PM Marks One Year In Government
Helen Clark Foundation: Helen Clark Foundation Calls For Political Action To Reduce The Prevalence Of Junk Food And Improve Health Outcomes
