Manukau cemetery closed off to public due to roadworks, lockdown rules
A south Auckland cemetery has been unintentionally closed off to the public due to roadworks and lockdown rules.
Roadworks on Puinui Road blocking the pedestrian entrance to the Manukau Memorial Gardens have left it inaccessible by foot.
Under alert level 3 rules cemetery gates are required to be shut to unauthorised vehicles, resulting in the memorial being completely closed off.
Manurewa resident Chris Greyling 33, said it was “heart breaking” being prevented from visiting the cemetery.
“Stopping people from visiting the graves of their loved ones seems unusually cruel,” she said.
“Particularly for loved ones that have passed recently, this really is a discourteous act.”
Greyling wants to visit his mother-in-law, who recently passed away.
Auckland Council’s website outlines that under alert level 3 restrictions, all cemetery offices are temporarily closed to the public.
“Essential cemetery services continue to operate at our sites, in accordance with Level 3 requirements. Cemetery gates will be closed to non-authorised vehicles at our main sites,” it reads.
“However, access on foot and for exercise and recreation will remain open. We ask that everyone who visits the cemetery observes physical distancing requirements and avoids meeting anyone or congregating on site.”
Night-time chipsealing works on SH2
From 9 to 17 February, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am (Sundays to Thursdays).
During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect vehicles travelling over the newly laid surface.
There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. This is weather dependent so check NZTA Journey Planner before you travel.
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