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Closure of two roads in Auckland tonight, tuesday 22 August

Closure of the State Highway 20 (SH20) Queenstown Road Southbound On Ramp and Neilson Street Southbound Off Ramp, tonight, Tuesday 22 August 2017

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that the State Highway 20 (SH20) Queenstown Road Southbound On Ramp and Neilson Street Southbound Off Ramp will closed tonight, Tuesday 22 August 2017, for urgent repairs to damaged guardrails.

The work will be carried out between 9pm and 5am when traffic flows are lightest.

These guardrails were damaged over the weekend and the repairs now need to be carried out urgently.

A signposted detour will be in place and drivers are asked to follow the signposted routes while work is being carried out to ensure that this section of the motorway is safe.

The Transport Agency apologises for any inconvenience during this essential work and asks motorists to take extra care while this urgent repair work is carried out.
If you are travelling within south-east Auckland, tune your car radio to 102.2 OnRoute FM for travel information when on the move, or for more information go to www.nzta.govt.nz/OnRouteFM

Updates on state highway conditions and hazards and get free email alerts on a specific route by signing up to www.onthemove.govt.nz

Auckland roads and public transport: www.at.govt.nz

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