Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Two busy Blenheim roundabouts will be resealed next week.
The State Highway 1/State Highway 6 Nelson Street roundabout will be the first to be resurfaced with night works planned from Sunday, 2 February until Tuesday, 4 February, between 7 pm and 5 am.
During this time the roundabout will be closed to all traffic to allow for asphalting work to be carried out and a local road detour will be in place.
Asphalt is a longer lasting solution that provides a stronger road. It also reduces the amount of future maintenance the roundabouts will need.
Contractors will then carry out night works on the State Highway 1 Main Street roundabout from Sunday, 9 February, until Wednesday, 12 February, between 7 pm and 5 am.
During this time the roundabout will be closed to all traffic to allow asphalting work to be completed and the same local detour route will be in place.
The work is deliberately planned to coincide with State Highway 1 Weld Pass night closures as most southbound traffic will be using the inland route to travel to Kaikoura and Christchurch. It means the resealing work will affect fewer drivers.
A local road detour will be in place for all traffic in both directions via Alabama Road, Battys Road, Nelson Street, Hutcheson Street and Lansdowne Street. This detour is expected to add up to 10 minutes to travel time.
Once asphalting work is complete, road markings will be reinstated under night works with stop/go controls and a 30 km/h speed limit.
The roundabout resealing will create some disruption and delays and drivers are urged to allow extra time when travelling through Blenheim until the work is completed.
Works details
State Highway 1, Grove Road / State Highway 6, Nelson Street roundabout
- Sunday, 2 February to Tuesday, 4 February. 7 pm and 5 am.
- Full road closure at the Pitchill Street, Lane Street (on Dillon’s Point Road), Auckland Street and Bomford Street intersections before the roundabout.
- Local road detour in both directions for all vehicles, including heavies, via Alabama Road, Battys Road, Nelson Street, Hutcheson Street and Lansdowne Street. This detour is expected to add up to 10 minutes to travel time.
- No access to the northern end of the Blenheim Railway Station during work hours. Access to the carpark will be via the southern end (Horton Street) only.
- Access will be available for emergency services.
- A 30 km/h temporary speed limit will be in place during the day outside of work hours. Road users must follow the instructions of contractors and obey all temporary speed limits and traffic controls.
State Highway 1, Main Street roundabout
- Sunday, 9 February to Wednesday, 12 February. 7 pm and 5 am.
- Full road closure at the Alfred Street, Freswick Street, Kinross Street, Symons Street and Park Terrace intersections before the roundabout.
- Local road detour in both directions for all vehicles, including heavies, via Alabama Road, Battys Road, Nelson Street, Hutcheson Street and Lansdowne Street. This detour is expected to add up to 10 minutes to travel time.
- Access will be available for emergency services.
- A 30 km/h temporary speed limit will be in place during the day outside of work hours. Road users must follow the instructions of contractors and obey all temporary speed limits and traffic controls.
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