Ōtaki Bridge shared path on its way
From 12 August we’ll start work installing the Ōtaki River Bridge shared path clip-on. Once completed, the shared path will connect the town with existing shared pathways throughout Kāpiti, helping to encourage recreation and tourism in Ōtaki. Building this shared path, separated from other road users, will also create safer and more enjoyable journeys – not just for cyclists and pedestrians – but for motorists too.
Ōtaki River Bridge shared path
With Ōtaki Bridge we’ll be installing the shared path using stop/go traffic management – allowing traffic to cross the bridge in both north and southbound directions. While this stop/go traffic management will still cause some disruption and delays to road users, we’ll work to minimise the impact as much as possible.
There’ll be a temporary speed limit of 30km/h through the work area to keep road users and work crews safe.
Works programme
Prior to the start of stop/go traffic management and installation on 12 August, there’ll be site set-up underway from late July. This includes installation of temporary traffic lights at either end of the bridge and setting up of scaffolding. While there will be some initial testing of traffic lights, the remainder of the site set-up will have minimal impact on road users.
From 12 August, construction begins on the clip-on foundations at either end of the bridge. This work is expected to continue through until early December. To construct these foundations, which involves cutting into the adjacent traffic lane, the southbound lane on the bridge needs to remain closed 24/7, requiring stop/go traffic management.
Following the construction of the foundations, we’ll complete installation of the support brackets and shared path clip-on in the first quarter of 2025. While stop/go will still be in use during work hours, this final stage of installation will allow for two lane access outside of working hours. Both lanes will also be open during the Christmas closedown period.
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