637 days ago

Night-time sealing work on SH6 at Kawarau Gorge and Jack's Point

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Following the summer holiday pause on roadworks, resealing is set to resume on sections of SH6 in the Kawarau Gorge and at the SH6-Jack Hanley Drive intersection.

The work by Aspiring Highways is part of the biggest nationwide summer works programmes ever undertaken by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

Because of the large volume of daytime traffic on SH6, work will be done at night with rolling closures, Waka Kotahi maintenance contract manager Peter Standring said.

“The road will open at least hourly for a contractor vehicle to pilot waiting drivers through the site. This will keep construction crews and road users safe and lessen damage to the new seal.”

All sealing work needs fine, warm weather, with the dates below subject to these conditions:

- SH6 Kawarau Gorge from Victoria Flats Bridge to east of Pearson Road:
Sunday, February 12, and Monday, February 13, 9pm to 5am

- SH6 Kawarau Gorge from Crown Range intersection to Bungy Bridge:

Tuesday, February 14, and Wednesday, February 15, 9pm to 5am

- SH6 intersection with Jack Hanley Drive, Jack’s Point:
Thursday, February 16, 9pm to 5am

“This work is necessary to improve the surface on these sections of highway, and ultimately makes our roads safer for people,” Standring said.

“We understand resealing can be noisy, our team will be doing all we can to get this job done as quickly as possible to minimise the impact of this work on households and businesses.”

Speed restrictions will be in place after the work is completed to enable the seal to fully set.

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