TRAFFIC BULLETIN

l6 January 2013

NZ Transport Agency – Auckland Motorways

Closure of SH1, between Fanshawe Street and Hobson Street

The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers that the Southern Motorway at Fanshawe Street southbound (State Highway 1) in central Auckland will be closed tonight (16 January, 2013) for urgent repairs to a damaged guard rail. The work will be carried out between 12:00am and 3am.

The NZTA will have detours in place via Hobson Street and Quay Street and drivers are asked to follow the signposted routes.

The NZTA thanks drivers for their co-operation during these essential improvements and maintenance. For more information visit www.nzta.govt.nz or call 09 5200 200.

ENDS

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