JFC Construction Update - Construction Progress - Issue 39 - 25 May 2020
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Read our construction update to see what has been achieved and what is coming up on the Karangahape Road Enhancements project.
Symonds Street to Queen Street
The work to lay the kerb stones and cycle lane kerbs has progressed well this week and is nearing completion.
Upcoming works - what to expect:
Continue with underground services installation and drainage in the section between Liverpool Street and Queen Street
Continue with construction of cycleway, traffic island and bus stop infrastructure
Finalise the kerb stone and cycle lane kerb installation
Continue with speed table installation at Liverpool Street
Photo: Cycle way construction and kerb stones extent
Photo: Rain garden construction
Upper Queen Street to Mercury Lane
Upcoming works - what to expect:
- Continue work on the Upper Queen Street corner to remove the existing free left turn lane. Once work is complete, this will be a signalised intersection
- Continue construction of tree pit and rain garden
- Continue to connect the cycleway and reconstruct the new wider footpath
- Install the pedestrian refuge island at Upper Queen Street corner
- Install the steel weirs in the rain gardens in the completed area near the mid-block pedestrian crossing. This is the final step to building the rain garden. Filling the rain garden with low level planting will be completed later in the project. All planting will be done in line with Watercare’s restrictions and advice from our expert arborist
Mercury Lane to West Terrace
Upcoming works - what to expect:
- Continue construction in the carriageway and the outer edge of the footpath
- Relocate the existing traffic control box to a temporary location
- Continue with stormwater drainage construction and installation of new ducting
- Continue laying cycleway and kerbline
Upcoming night works what to expect:
In the section Between West Terrace and East Street at the Day Street crossing, the existing traffic light will be removed and put onto a drum so that work on the kerbline can continue. This work will only take one night to complete. Please note there will be intermittent medium to high volume noise, i.e. grinding but we will endeavour to have noisy works completed by 10:30pm.
Work at the pedestrian crossing did not take place on Sunday night due to inclement weather conditions. This will take place as soon as the weather permits.
We will be excavating the rest of the hard surfaces in this location during the day. However, for pedestrian and bus safety we will need to remove the hard spoil from site at night. Please note there will be intermittent medium to high volume noise, i.e. trucks loading and generators but we will endeavour to have noisy works completed by 10:30pm. This work is expected to take approximately one week from commencement.
This work is subject to traffic management approvals and is expected early next week.
Photo: Redundant water main exposed in rain garden location
Overbridge
Overbridge - North side of Karangahape Road
"A timely mural unveiled for the Karangahape Road community"
See the full article and link to youtube here
"A new mural has been unveiled on Karangahape Road overbridge, with an encouraging message to the local community as the much-loved street comes to life again under Alert Level 2.
Well known artist and local Karangahape Road community member, Ross Liew and his son Bo Liew-King, created the mural as part of Auckland Council’s Karangahape Road enhancement project, and to cover up graffiti that occurred on the overbridge during lockdown. The mural has a message to their community that reads “Be kind Karangahape. Kia kaha, Kia māia, Kia manawanui. Be kind Karangahape.”
Overbridge - South side of Karangahape Road
The temporary wood panels have been installed and art work for this location is being planned too - watch this space! The asphalt cycleway and footpath is also complete in this location.
Upcoming works - what to expect:
- Commence installation of the bus stops
Photo: Existing services exposed and new ducts being installed
Hereford Street to Howe Street
The traffic management plans allow for work on one side of Howe Street at a time. At the Spacers corner we have exposed the existing services and have also commenced installation of new ducting in this location
Upcoming works - what to expect:
At Howe Street corner near Spacers
Install new traffic light foundation
Continue with new ducting installation
Continue with footpath preparation
Install the steel weirs in the rain gardens. This is the final step to building the rain garden. Filling the rain garden with low level planting will be completed later in the project. All planting will be done in line with Watercare’s restrictions and advice from our expert arborist
Doing our bit during Auckland's water shortage
With the drought continuing to grip Auckland, Watercare is asking all Aucklanders to save water.
You may have already spotted the large water tanks around the area. We are following all Watercare restrictions and guidelines to ensure we are doing our part during this shortage, including using water tanks with untreated (non-drinkable) water to assist in our works.
STAGING & 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
0800 KRD JFC (0800 573 532) or karangahaperoad@jfcltd.co.nz
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