Highway closure to allow rebuild of road

Published date29 September 2022
The closure was to allow part of the road at Awahuri to be rebuilt, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said

The work will be carried out from Monday, October 3, to Thursday, October 20, between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

During this time, SH3 will be closed between Stewart and Awahuri Feilding roads.

Traffic travelling south towards Palmerston North will be diverted down Stewart Rd to Awahuri Feilding Rd, with northbound traffic taking the same route in reverse.

Overnight and on Sundays, the road will be open with a 30km/h temporary speed limit.

There would be a detour in place while the road was closed to allow contractors to undertake the work, Waka Kotahi Manawatū-Whanganui system manager maintenance and operations Rob Service said.

“Our contractors will rebuild a section of State Highway 3 between Stewart Rd and Awahuri Feilding Rd to build strength back into it, improve drainage and ensure it is safe for people to use,” Service said.

There were various phases to the renewal work, including hoeing the existing pavement, adding additional base course gravel, grade compact and sealing...

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