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Scoop
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
SH83 Otematata To Aviemore – Plan Ahead For Upcoming Closures
Press Release – NZTA Residents will maintain access via either Aviemore Dam Road or the Otematata end of the closure. There will be no access through the Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to plan ahead for an upcoming three-day closure of SH83 between the Otematata River Bridge and Aviemore Dam Road. This section of SH83 will be closed from 8am Tuesday 3 June through until 5pm Friday 6 June, to allow contractors to replace a culvert east of Parsons Rock Campground. The detour route during the closure for easttbound traffic will be via Loch Laird Rd, Benmore Dam Rd, Te Akatarawa Rd and Aviemore Dam Road, with the reverse for westbound traffic. Residents will maintain access via either Aviemore Dam Road or the Otematata end of the closure. There will be no access through the worksite. NZTA is advising commercial vehicle operators that the detour route during this closure is only suitable for some High Productivity Motor Vehicle (HPMV) Higher Mass permitted vehicles. The detour will be able to be used by: HPMV 50max-approved vehicles. HPMV Higher Mass permitted vehicles – approved for vehicles loaded to 48 tonnes on 8 axles, or loaded to 54 tonnes on 9 axles only (excludes 7 & 10 axle vehicles). Overweight vehicles will require separate permits from Waitaki and Waimate District Councils, otherwise plan your journey accordingly. Operators of over-dimension vehicles should check the detour route for suitability before travelling.
Scoop
24-04-2025
- Climate
- Scoop
SH11 Paihia To Remain Closed To Northbound Traffic For The Long Weekend
State Highway 11 will remain closed to northbound traffic between Williams Rd and Bayview Rd in Paihia over the long weekend, after coastal inundation during Cyclone Tam last week eroded part of the road. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says contractors had hoped the road could be reopened to traffic in both directions in time for the Anzac Day holiday long weekend, however, the road has continued to fall away overnight and is not wide enough to safely allow for traffic to travel in both directions. The single lane will remain open for southbound traffic (heading toward Opua), while northbound traffic will need to continue using the short local road detour via Williams Road, Selwyn Road and Bayview Road. This restriction is likely to remain in place for at least the next week while planning for a permanent fix is undertaken. People are asked to be patient, treat crews on site with respect and drive with care. NZTA thanks everyone in advance for their patience and support.
