SH1 Aotea Quay Ramp Closures

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises motorists heading south on State Highway 1 that the motorway off- ramp down onto Aotea Quay will be closed each night from Wednesday 11 August until Monday 20 September 2010.

Wellington Operations Manager, Mr Owen, said the closure periods will be from 8pm each evening through to 5am the following morning, excluding Friday and Saturday nights.

“During this time, we advise traffic wanting to access Aotea Quay to exit at the Ngauranga Interchange and travel along Hutt Road. Electronic signs will be used to advise motorists of this diversion.

Mr Owen said the closures will allow access for contractors to carry out work as part of NZTA’s $4.5 million Thorndon Overbridge safety improvements project.

“The project has now reached a stage where work needs to be carried out at the Aotea Quay on and off ramps. To do this safely, full ramp closures are required.”

“Once the work is completed on the south-bound Aotea off-ramp, we will be looking at closing the northbound Aotea Quay on-ramp. We will confirm the dates for closure of the on-ramp closer to the time.

“We apologise to motorists for any inconvenience while this work is carried out.”

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