Roads update - 14 January 2016

Published on 14 January 2016

Roading crews are making the most of the summer weather to work on road stabilisation, metalling and sealing repairs throughout the Whanganui District following June’s severe weather event.

There are currently 17 heavy machinery crews clearing slips and reforming roadside drainage around the roading network. Motorists are urged to consider safety of the crews and themselves when travelling through work zones, especially on the Whanganui River Road and Papaiti Road where there are crews working at various sites.

Heavy machinery crews are currently working on:

  • Whanganui River Road
  • Papaiti Road
  • Kauarapaoa Road
  • Junction Road
  • Owhakura Road
  • Rangitatau East Road
  • Siceley Road
  • Watershed Road
  • Mangahowhai Road

Road closures
None at present.

2WD restrictions
Caution needed due to slippery surface on Kauarapaoa Road.

Heavy truck and trailer restrictions
Burrell Road – closed to heavy traffic with trailer (truck access only).

Projected completion timelines for Whanganui River Road work

  • Matahiwi to Ranana – mid-February
  • Koriniti to Matahiwi – mid-February
  • Ranana to Jerusalem – end of March
  • Jerusalem to the Ruapehu District boundary – end of May
  • State Highway 4 to Atene – end of June
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