SH2 Lockington/Matahui roads: Progress and upcoming traffic switch
The construction of a new roundabout at SH2 Lockington / Matahui roads is making good progress and teams are busy working towards a major milestone at this busy site. This is the third roundabout to be built as part of safety improvements, providing safe turnaround points ahead of the installation of flexible median barrier between Katikati and Ōmokoroa.
The southbound lanes and Matahui Road are almost complete and being prepared for traffic to be switched over onto the new lanes, allowing the team to begin construction on the northbound lanes and Lockington Road.
Working on site can be a dangerous job for our roadworkers. This is why temporary speed limits, signs and cones are put in place during construction. This is not only to protect our workers but also road users as they travel through these, at times, very active sites.
Sometimes we also use other tools to help calm traffic such as manual traffic controllers, speed radars and speed humps – which are now needed at this site to ensure the safety of everyone working and travelling through this site (pictured).
You will see these in place soon, and we ask that when travelling through the site, to slow down, and follow the temporary traffic management rules so that you, and our crew, get home safe.
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