What |
We’re closing Harewood Road at the railway level crossing to complete essential upgrades including track replacement and the installation of a signalised pedestrian crossing. |
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Why |
To improve the durability of the crossing, so it can withstand the high volumes of traffic long-term, and to improve safety and access for pedestrians and cyclists using the Northern Line cycleway, which runs along the railway corridor. |
Where |
Railway crossing on Harewood Road, Papanui. |
When |
7 September 2024 to mid October 2024. Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7pm (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Fulton Hogan. Phone 0800 762 334 (0800 ROAD FH), Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm or email cant.info@fultonhogan.com. After business hours, please feel free to call us if the matter is urgent. |
We are upgrading the level crossing at Harewood Road, which will include a new railway track across the road and new concrete slab foundation. Safety upgrades to support the Northern Line cycleway include a signalised pedestrian crossing, automatic pedestrian gates, advanced detector loops, and additional flashing lights and bells. Other works will include new ducting and drainage, new kerb and channel, new footpath and streetscaping. We expect the new traffic lights will be operational in early-mid 2025.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Saturday 7 September until Sunday 29 September:
Monday 30 September for approximately one week:
Following the works above until mid-October, there will be minor works to be completed, however two-way traffic will be maintained during this time.
A 30km/h speed limit will be in place so we can keep our workers and everyone safe.
Information for residents and businesses
Driveway access
Driveway access to properties will be maintained. However, we may need to work in front of driveways from time to time. We will try and give you plenty of notice for this. However, if you need to get in and out of your property and we are in your way, please just talk to one of the Fulton Hogan staff members and they will make sure you can use your driveway.
Other work in the area
Another contractor is working at the intersection of Greers Road and Langdons Road until the end of November. To ensure disruption across the area is kept to a minimum, that intersection will revert to two-way traffic on both Greers Road and Langdons Road during the Harewood Road railway crossing closure.
There are also other rail upgrades happening in the area. For more information, and to subscribe to updates, please visit www.ccc.govt.nz/bishopdale-papanui.