Southern Motorway southbound: lane changes now in place

Transit New Zealand advises all motorists that layout changes are now in place to southbound lanes of the Southern Motorway (SH1) between the Symonds Street and Grafton Road on-ramps.

Lanes have shifted east towards the shoulder onto a new section of carriageway to enable bridge widening as part of Stage 1 of the Central Motorway Junction upgrade project.

Lane widths will stay the same and there will be no changes to the function of the lanes. Access from on-ramps will not be affected.

Warning signs will be in place to alert motorists of the change ahead while they adjust to the new alignment.

Motorists are advised to drive with caution, and be aware that there may be delays.

The CMJ Project Stage 1 of Transit’s Central Motorway Junction upgrade project covers the section of motorway between the Upper Queen St overbridge and Gillies Ave on- and off-ramps and is scheduled for completion in 2005.

Project information centre: corner of Stanley Street and Alten Road, Grafton, 8.30am – 5.30pm, weekdays.

Phone 0800 ToFreeflow (0800 863 733).

Stage 2 of Transit’s Central Motorway Junction upgrade project extends from Bond St on the Northwestern Motorway (SH16) to the interface with CMJ Stage 1 near Symonds St and from Wellington St on the Southern Motorway (SH1) to Symonds St.

Project information centre: 13-19 Howe Street, Freeman’s Bay, Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.30pm, Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, Saturdays 10:00am – 12:00pm and the first Sunday of each month 10:00am – 12:00pm.

Phone 0800 CMJ Core (0800 265 267).

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