SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa safety improvements update
Four of the 10 project sections are now complete along the SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa safety improvements project corridor.
These are section one (Heath Road to Trig Road), sections two and three (Trig Road to Athenree Gorge combined) and section seven (Wharawhara Road to Sharp Road).
Work is well underway in section six between Kauri Point Road and Lindemann Road as activities take advantage of the dry summer weather. This includes areas of widening and full width reconstruction.
Construction work has also started on section eight between Sharp Road and Sargent Drive. You will see widening of the existing road initially. This is a long section so road users can expect to see lots of activity along here.
Road reconstruction work is currently being undertaken near the intersection of Works Road until approximately early April. This work is to improve safety at the intersection and will include permanent closure of the northbound passing lane due to safety reasons.
Approximately 100 people in the area attended a cottage meeting where this was discussed in January 2020 and a decision was made to close the passing lane. Road users entering and leaving Works Road by a right turn have expressed a risk from northbound drivers travelling in the fast lane. A wide shoulder will be retained for slow vehicles.
Other works taking place along this corridor of SH2 include Section 10 between Wainui South Road and Esdaile Road where you will see final touches of barrier installation. It is expected this section will be completed by March 2021.
Waka Kotahi and partner contractors do our best to keep journey times to a minimum and try to avoid having stop-go operations. We use roadside message boards, social media and local media to keep road users informed of potential delays. We thank you for your patience. You can also visit our website for further updates.
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