State Highway 1 between Tīrau and Putāruru re-opened on schedule last week while emergency road repair work continued at the intersection of SH1 and SH29 following heavy rain.
The new roundabout at SH1 and SH29 in Piarere opened last month but heavy rain meant urgent roadworks needed to take place. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.
It was a busy four weeks for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on the 10km South Waikato stretch of SH1 and will now continue between Ātiamuri and Wairakei.
Waikato and Bay of Plenty Maintenance and Operations regional manager Roger Brady praised the team effort required to achieve this.
“The team had some major weather challenges, and while there was some inconvenience to those travelling on SH1, we’re delighted that the rebuild work has been a success. Residents’ co-operation has been a big part of getting the work done as planned.”
SH1 remains closed at nights between Piarere and north of Tīrau. This work is expected to be completed next week, dependent on weather.
The new roundabout at SH1 and SH29 in Piarere opened last month but heavy rain meant urgent roadworks needed to take place. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.
The fourth closure, expected to be in place for up to six weeks, started on Monday between Tokoroa, Kinleith and Ātiamuri.
This is the biggest section of work undertaken and is the longest closure so far. This site is one of the larger and more complex parts of the work programme, spanning 17kms and encompassing four separate work areas, ranging from 2.9km to 5.7km in length.
The Piarere roundabout opened to traffic last month with two temporary approaches in place.
The surface of these approaches deteriorated as a result of recent weather, requiring urgent repairs.
Work between Tīrau and Putāruru. Photo: New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Work between Tīrau and Putāruru. Photo: New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Work between Tīrau and Putāruru. Photo: New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
