Drought is affecting Rodney’s metal roads
The metal roads in Rodney are facing a tough time because of the long dry spell and inability to source water for grading.
Auckland Transport’s Road Corridor Delivery Manager North Len van der Harst says the effects will last until at least the end of the drought.
“The ground is so dry and hard we can’t grade the roads to remove corrugations and potholes because we rely on a level of ground moisture and ability to use watering trucks to wet the surface allowing the graded metal to bind and bond with the sub-surface of the road”.
“We share the frustration of the Rodney community, but unfortunately there isn’t much we can do while it is this dry and no water available for grading”.
He asks that motorists be patient, keep speed down, safely drive to the conditions and report any dangerous areas to AT.
If you have a problem with your road you can fill-in the feedback form on the Auckland Transport website: at.govt.nz...
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