JFC Construction Update - Construction Progress - Issue 58 - 5 October 2020 CONSTRUCTION UPDATERead our construction update to see what has been achieved and what is coming up on the Karangahape Road Enhancements project. ALERT LEVEL 2Construction on the Karangahape Road Enhancement project continues under Alert Level 2. The project team continues the strict protocols of increased hygiene, additional H&S measures and work bubbles. More Green in the Karangahape Road RainbowFollowing the recent planting underway in Karangahape Road, the video below took the opportunity to speak to the streetscape strategy around landscaping - Cory Manson, Landscape Architect from LANDLAB tells us more on how our raingardens work. The video is on AT’s website here. Symonds Street to Upper Queen StreetOnce the works on the western side are complete we will move to the eastern side of Symonds Street to complete the new street light and traffic light installation as well as constructing the new pram crossing. Upcoming works - what to expect:
Liverpool Street to Queen StreetRelocation works by utility providers of the exposed services on the corner of Queen Street are expected to take place late next week. Works to complete the kerbline and cycleway on this corner can then be undertaken. Upcoming works - what to expect:
Queen Street to Pitt StreetUpcoming works - what to expect:
Mercury Lane to West TerraceUpcoming works - what to expect:
Photo: New permanent line markings near Day Street Ponsonby Road to Hereford StreetUpcoming works - what to expect:
Upcoming night works - what to expect: On Sunday 11 October 2020 from 19:30 - 06:00: The existing traffic lights will be replaced with the new lights at the corner of Ponsonby Road and Karangahape Road A change in lane layout will be required while this work is taking place, however vehicle and footpath access will be maintained around the work. Please note there will be intermittent medium to low volume noise, i.e. trucks moving but we will endeavour to have noisy works completed by 10:30pm. Upcoming Section - Cobden Street to Newton RoadThe section between Cobden Street and Newton Road was planned to commence in September. However, as traffic management approvals are still pending, this section is likely to commence in stages. Cobden Street to Edinburgh Road could commence this week, followed by the remaining of the stage as approval is received. Upcoming works - what to expect: The traffic management plan for the section between Cobden Street and Edinburgh Street is pending approval but is expected to be given this week. Once it has been approved the pedestrian fencing and traffic management will be set up and the construction team will commence demolition, starting with saw cutting along the carriageway and footpath. This includes the breakout of the footpath concrete up to the building line. Pedestrian access will be maintained during this breakout work. Change in temporary traffic management - Cobden Street To construct the speed table across Cobden Street, there will be temporary changes to access at the intersection of Cobden Street and Karangahape Road. One lane of traffic at Cobden Street will be maintained around our works, as a stop/go operation during the day, and a give way operation at night when traffic volumes are lower. During the construction on this stage, there will be no right turn from Karangahape Road into Cobden Street. Change in temporary traffic management - Edinburgh Street During construction the Edinburgh Street and Karangahape Road intersection is one way only for vehicles exiting left onto Karangahape Road from Edinburgh Street. This set up will come into effect when construction commences. Vehicles that would usually exit Edinburgh Street onto Karangahape Road are required to exit left. Vehicles wanting to access Howe Street or head east on Karangahape Road are advised to take Newton Road/Karangahape Road via Ophir Street. A loading zone will be maintained on Edinburgh Street outside the site work site. Change in temporary traffic management - Gundry Street During construction of the speed table, Gundry Street will temporarily become a one way only for vehicles entering Gundry Street from Karangahape Road. Vehicles wanting to exit Gundry Street to turn left onto Karangahape Road are advised to take Edinburgh Street. Or vehicles wanting to exit Gundry Street to turn right onto Karangahape Road are advised to take Newton Road/Karangahape Road via Ophir or Abbey Streets. A loading zone will be maintained in Gundry Street outside the site work. Business support and fundingBusiness Support event: REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE here Business Support pack: K Road businesses are also eligible for the Business Pac funded by Auckland Transport and Auckland Council. This includes individual sessions with strategists on Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Accounting and Social Media training. The Business Pac also includes information on the Outdoor Dining Rebate for hospitality businesses impacted by roadworks.
This Thursday the KBA is hosting an event for local businesses to learn more about how to apply for up to $5,000 worth of expert advice and business support. Thursday, October 8, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Spaces, 501 Karangahape Road DOWNLOAD THE BUSINESS PAC 2020 HERE STAGING & LOADING ZONESParking and Loading zones: Below is a map of the Karangahape Road precinct showing the construction stages, temporary bus stop relocations and loading zones. Auckland Transport’s parking enforcement is working to ensure parking is being correctly used throughout the Karangahape Road precinct. If you have a request for parking enforcement, please call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101. Loading zone map below 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 |