Locals are advised to prepare for significant maintenance work on key Auckland motorways this summer, as the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) begins three critical projects from December 2024 to March 2025.

These works aim to minimise disruption by taking place during the lower-traffic holiday period.

Key Projects on SH1 Auckland Harbour Bridge

From 2 am Thursday, 26 December 2024, to 5 am Monday, 6 January 2025, maintenance activities on the Auckland Harbour Bridge will include lane resurfacing and work underneath the structure.

While lanes will be restricted 24/7, traffic will remain open in both directions.

NZTA notes that during southbound clip-on lane work, Shelly Beach Road off-ramp and parts of Shelly Beach Road will close, with detours provided.

Northbound work will see closures for Curran Street on-ramp and Stafford Road off-ramp, also supported by signposted detours.

A specialist surfacing system is being used for the bridge’s steel clip-ons, requiring a curing period of two to three days.

During this time, visible activity may pause on the lanes, although teams will continue work underneath the bridge.

Additional Nighttime Works Scheduled

Maintenance outside the Christmas and New Year period will run from 24 November 2024 to 27 March 2025, limited to nighttime hours.

During these works, traffic flow will still be maintained in both directions.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and consider alternative routes to avoid potential delays.

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