JFC Construction Update - Construction Progress - Issue 18 - 17 December 2019 ![]() CONSTRUCTION UPDATERead our construction update to see what has been achieved and what is coming up on the Karangahape Road Enhancements project. Keep reading to the end where there is information on loading zones and a video from Auckland Transport about the future of Karangahape Road. Upper Queen Street to Mercury LaneLast Wednesday the new drainage design, accommodating the unexpected drainage connections previously found, was provided. Normal construction works in this area resumed on Thursday with the manhole installation on the Upper Queen Street end of the section. Upcoming works - what to expect:
![]() Photo: Trench shields around the manhole as its being installed near Upper Queen Street Ponsonby Road to Hereford StreetLast week construction of the rain garden on Hereford Street near Joy Bong Thai Restaurant was completed. Upcoming works - what to expect:
Hereford Street to Howe StreetThe construction of the raingarden and tree pit foundations and walls are complete and the landscaping fill is in place. Last week the new footpath kerbline was laid and the first section of the footpath was poured. Upcoming works - what to expect:
![]() Photo: Concrete footpath being laid Howe Street to OverbridgeInvestigations works are underway in order for construction to recommence in this area. OverbridgeDemolition works on the northern side of the overbridge is progressing very well with the all the bus shelters and the asphalt footpath removed. Upcoming works - what to expect:
Pilot holesThis week piloting starts on the section of works between Mercury Lane and the overbridge. This work is to investigate what is below ground ahead of the main construction works next year. What to expect:
CHRISTMAS BREAKConstruction activities will continue as normal throughout the Christmas break, with our team observing statutory days. STAGING & LOADING ZONESBelow is a map of the Karangahape Road precinct showing the construction stages, temporary bus stop relocations and loading zones. The Auckland Transport project team are working closely with their parking enforcement team to monitor locations to ensure they're being correctly used. If you have a request for parking enforcement, please call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101. Please find a link here to a larger version of the below image. ![]() If you have any construction queries during the project, we encourage you to contact us on If you know of anyone who would like to receive these updates, feel free to forward this email to them and get them to subscribe via the link below. Or email us at karangahaperoad@jfcltd.co.nz |