Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that all lanes on
Auckland’s Northern Motorway (SH1) are open this
morning.
Road crews have carried out overnight repairs
on the right hand lane in each direction between Greville
Road and Upper Harbour Highway. The two lanes were closed
yesterday afternoon after the road surface lifted, making a
significant speed bump for vehicles.
The uneven
surface was caused by road construction crews working under
the raised motorway section. They were pumping grouting
material which became blocked and seeped out under the road
surface, causing it to lift.
The overnight repairs
involved stripping the road surface, removing the grout
material and then paving with asphalt.
Yesterday’s
lane closures caused significant congestion and delays for
evening peak time motorists. Waka Kotahi thanks motorists
for their patience and
understanding.
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