SH1 East Taupō Arterial road works

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Work to reseal State Highway 1 between Napier Road and Centennial Drive on the East Taupō Arterial that was due for completion 18 February, has been disrupted due to weather constraints, and will continue until 25 Feb.

The resealing work is taking place overnight between 6pm and 6am, with lane closures, detours and temporary speed limits in place.

Please allow an extra 5-10 minutes for the detour routes.

Detour routes

Detours will be in place between 6pm and 6am.

SH1 from Centennial Drive to Broadlands Road – southbound lane closure
Southbound traffic will be detoured down Centennial Drive and Broadlands Road to re-join SH1. An additional detour for westbound traffic has been added via Centennial Drive, south down AC Baths Ave and east on Broadlands Road to join SH1.

SH1 Broadlands Road to Centennial Drive - northbound lane closure
Northbound traffic will be detoured down Broadlands Road and Centennial Drive to re-join SH 1. An additional detour for westbound traffic has been added via Broadlands Road, north on AC Baths Ave and east on Centennial Drive to join SH1.

SH1 Broadlands Road to Napier Road - southbound lane closure
Southbound traffic will be detoured west down Broadlands Road then south down Miro street, Manuka Street, Māhoe Street, Claret Ash Drive, Ashwood Avenue and Crown Road then east on Napier Road to re-join SH1.

SH1 Napier Road to Broadlands Road - northbound lane closure
Northbound traffic will be detoured west down Napier Road then north on Crown Road, Ashwood Avenue, Claret Ash Drive, Māhoe Street, Manuka Street and Miro Street then east on Broadlands Road to re-join SH1.

Outside work hours the road is open for traffic in both directions, with temporary speed limits in place throughout. Minor delays can be expected.

Temporary speed limits are in place until the new surface has settled and the road markings have been repainted.

People are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journeys, keep to the temporary speed limits and follow the directions of traffic management staff and signs.

These works are weather dependent, and people are encouraged to visit the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website (journeys.nzta.govt.nz) for up-to-date information on the works, before setting off.

Waka Kotahi thanks road users for their patience while we carry out these important works.

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