NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) would like to advise you of the following important maintenance programme:
Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme – Auckland Port area
This work is part of a nationwide project called the Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme (CVSP), formally known as Weigh Right, which is developing an integrated network of cameras, weigh-in-motion scales and safety centres covering strategic routes across New Zealand.
The programme aims to ensure a level playing field for the industry, encourage compliant vehicle productivity, and improve road safety through targeted enforcement.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme (CVSP)
In Auckland, we will be installing weigh-in-motion technology at five sites in the Port area. This will include weigh scales and cameras (WIM) and overhead electronic signage (VMS).
- SH1 eastbound by Grafton Bridge (WIM technology)
- SH16 eastbound by Symonds Street (WIM technology)
- SH16 eastbound on Stanley Street (VMS)
- SH16 westbound on The Strand (WIM technology)
- SH16 westbound on The Strand (VMS technology)
Upcoming closures
This schedule will be updated as more dates are confirmed. Please note this work is weather dependent and dates advertised may change.
Site |
Dates and times |
Impact |
SH1 eastbound by Grafton Bridge |
Between 10pm and 5am |
Full closure between SH1 northbound Symonds Street and SH16 eastbound Port link. Ramp closures:
Recommended detour: Exit SH1 Symonds Street northbound off-ramp (exit 429B) and detour via Symonds Street and Grafton Road. Noise: There may be increased noise levels. |
SH16 eastbound by Symonds Street |
Between 10pm and 5am |
Full closure from SH1 southbound and SH16 eastbound to SH16 East Port link Ramp closures:
Recommended detour: SH1 southbound: exit at SH1 southbound Fanshawe Street off-ramp and detour via Fanshawe Street and Hobson Street to SH1 Hobson Street southbound on-ramp. SH1 southbound to SH16 Port: exit at SH1 southbound Fanshawe Street off-ramp and detour via Fanshawe Street, Customs Street East and Beach Road. SH16 eastbound to Port: take link to SH1 southbound Hamilton (Exit 4 C). Exit at Gilles Ave and turn around using the Gillies Ave northbound on-ramp. Travel north on SH1 and take the SH1 northbound Port off-ramp (exit 429 C). Noise: There may be increased noise levels. |