Waimakariri Gorge Bridge night time closures from 2 April 2024
Waimakariri District Council media release: 2nd April 2024
Work will begin on installing scaffolding ahead of replacing the bridge deck from Monday 25th March 2024. Temporary traffic lights will be in place during this time, so please expect delays of up to 10 minutes.
The deck replacement will commence on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 and will take approximately 6 weeks. Guard rail protection will also be installed as part of this work.
Works will be undertaken during both the day and night, with the bridge closed nightly from Tuesday 2nd April between 7.30pm and 4.30am. Please note that work will not take place on Friday and Saturday nights.
During the day, the bridge will be open to normal traffic flow, with temporary traffic lights in place. Please expect delays of up to 10 minutes.
Detours during the night closures
During the night time closures, the alternative route is via the SH1 Waimakariri River Bridge near Kaiapoi, this route is approximately 115km in distance so please plan your trip accordingly. Electronic signs will be in place reminding drivers of the closure and to use the alternate route during the closures.
Please take care around the work site. Email transportation[at]selwyn.govt.nz if you would like any further information about this project.
We thank you for your patience as we undertake this essential work. We will continue to keep you updated on progress and traffic management throughout the works.
Get regular updates on the Waimakariri Gorge Bridge project on the Selwyn District Council website or check out the Waimakariri District Council on Facebook.