Southwest Gateway


	On Monday night we used a 450 tonne crane, the largest hydraulic mobile crane in New Zealand, to place one of the 24 tonne beams at Waokauri Bridge (pictured). The second beam will be installed in September.

	State Highway 20B Early Improvements Project Update 26 June 2020 Kia ora koutou, State Highway 20B Project Updates keep you up-to-date with project progress and upcoming physical works on State Highway 20B.

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	Pohutukawa tree savers to the rescue We are working hard to protect and preserve our flora and fauna along SH20B. And it was great to learn that our neighbours from Trees of Distinction and Black Bridge Nurseries have experience in saving trees. In order to widen SH20B, we were obliged to remove a group of thirty-year-old Pohutukawa trees on the corner of Prices Road. The tree roots were carefully exposed using hand tools and a large dose of patience.



	Ten tonnes of care and a great big truck Weighing around ten tonnes and with a branch span of more than eight metres, the trees were eased from the ground and lifted on to a transporter. "It's a bit like moving a house" say tree specialists Jon Steele and Martin Gohns,"You can't lay the trees on their sides because you can easily cause serious damage to the branches. They must be carried upright and very carefully." The trees now need to `sit quietly' for 18 months so their roots have a chance to recover and they can be moved to a new home. We wish them a long and happy life!


	Ash Mitchell, Fulton Hogan Construction Manager for the SH20B Early Improvements Project

	Introducing our on-site Construction Manager Ash Mitchell Ash has spent the last 12 years holding various engineering roles across both Fulton Hogan’s regional business and Major Projects divisions in the South Island. “I’ve always had a passion for engineering and I’m a real believer in the strength of a good team” says Ash who isn’t daunted by the fact that more than 270 personnel have so far been inducted into the SH20B ‘family’ as work has ramped up over the last four months. “My favourite part of the job is working out how we are going to build something and then seeing it come to fruition on site. If it’s worth doing, then it’s worth doing right first time for quality outcomes.”

BUS ROUTE 380

Due to the road works on SH20B, please expect delays and allow extra time for your journey for those using Bus Route 380. Thank you for your understanding.

SAFETY

Puhinui Road SH20B has introduced the following safety measures to protect all road and shared path users including two temporary signalised road crossings for people on foot and on bikes:

All traffic must now turn left both into and out of properties and side roads
Vehicles turning into driveways and side roads on the southern side must watch for bike and foot traffic on the temporary shared cycling and walking path
Night time detours may be in place between 9pm and 5am from Sunday to Thursday. Please follow the posted detour routes
The speed limit for SH20B is 50km/hr from Manukau Memorial Gardens to Tom Pearce Drive. Please drive safely and allow extra time for your journey.

Activities next week (29 June - 6 July)

Please note that these works are weather dependent and may be delayed.

Removal of some overhead power lines and old abandoned storm water infrastructure
Removal and temporary replacement of old lighting
Installation of new service ducting
Ongoing earthworks throughout the site
Utilities work at the corner of Prices Road
Establishment of a large wick rig at Manukau Memorial Gardens
Relocation works for Vector and Spark at the Campana Road intersection
Installation of network drainage and storm water culverts
Barrier stitching at Waokauri Bridge.

... and at night

Barrier realignment and installation
Water blasting and line marking
Preparation for trenching works including saw-cutting.

So far 270 staff have been involved in the following works on SH20B in the last 166 days:

Comprehensive service investigations throughout the site
Installation of a temporary bike and pedestrian path on the southern side of SH20B
Culvert extension, drainage and utility services works at Manukau Memorial Gardens
Undercut works and backfilling between the Auckland Airport Aviation Security gate and Campana Road
Earthworks between Pukaki Creek Bridge and the Auckland Airport Aviation Security gate
Earthworks between Campana Road and Waokauri Bridge
Storm water drainage between the Auckland Airport Aviation Security gate and Orrs Road
Waokauri Bridge widening works and beam installation.

Looking Ahead

A comprehensive programme of night works will enable trenching for utility services and ducting at multiple locations across SH20B. Posted detours will be in place and we do apologise for any inconvenience. Please plan extra time for your journey, and we thank you for your patience.

Contact us

Please call us at 0800 796 796 or email sh20B@nzta.govt.nz if you have any questions about the SH20B Early Improvements project.


	Project overview


	Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Auckland International Airport Limited are upgrading State Highway 20B for better and more reliable travel options with a new shared path and additional priority lanes between Pukaki Creek Bridge and State Highway 20. This project will integrate with improved transport facilities within the airport precinct along SH20B and at the upgraded Puhinui Station Interchange. The project is the first step of the Southwest Gateway programme to provide better public transport, walking and cycling facilities with safer and more efficient freight movements to, from and around Southwest Auckland. Fulton Hogan undertakes this work on behalf of Waka Kotahi. Key early improvements on State Highway 20B to be delivered by 2021 include: A safe place for people to walk and ride bikes Safety improvements including central median barrier protection, improved lighting and a reduced speed Improved pavement, drainage and stormwater treatment Two improved intersections at Campana Road and Manukau Memorial Gardens. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency works to create transport solutions for all New Zealanders – from helping new drivers earn their licences, to leading safety campaigns to investing in public transport, state highways and local roads. For more information on the project, you can also visit our website at www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/southwest-gateway/20connect/

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State Highway 20B Early Improvements Project Update

Pohutukawa tree savers to the rescue

Ten tonnes of care and a great big truck

Introducing our on-site Construction Manager Ash Mitchell

BUS ROUTE 380

Contact us

Project overview