Wednesday 19 June 2013

Old Waimakariri Bridge temporary closing dates changed to assist road users

The Old Waimakariri Bridge repair work originally scheduled for Monday 24 June to Sunday 30 June has now been rescheduled for 15 July to 21 July 2013.

The bridge will be closing for seven days to allow earthquake repair work to take place. The temporary closure period will be from 6am on Monday 15 July, reopening at 6pm on Sunday 21 July.

Unit Manager of City and Environment John Mackie says, “Following further traffic data analysis, and given the pressure the State Highway is already under, we are rescheduling the repair work to a period that coincides with school holidays. This will lessen the impact travel times for road users during this period. We appreciate that this work will inconvenience motorists, and apologise for this in advance, but we are confident that this repair work will make the bridge better able to cope during the flood season.

“We would ask all road users to plan ahead with their travel arrangements during this period, so as to allow themselves ample time in reaching their destinations”.

The repair work will be under the bridge, strengthening the bridge abutment, pier cap and piles. Throughout the temporary closure, we will still have access across the bridge for cyclists and pedestrians.

These repairs being undertaken by contractors are a joint project between the Christchurch City Council and the Waimakariri District Council.

For any questions or concerns you may have please contact the Christchurch City Council Call Centre on 0800 800 169 or (03) 941 8999.

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