What |
Completion of safety improvements on Smith Street. |
|---|---|
Why |
To calm traffic and provide safe crossing points for pedestrians. |
Where |
Smith Street, Linwood. |
When |
18 November 2024 to 25 November 2024. Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Fulton Hogan. Phone 0800 7623 34 (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. |
Details
Completion and installation
- Seven speed humps.
- Planting/landscaping in some of the existing berms.
- Undertaking some minor footpath works.
- Line marking, lighting and signage.
Traffic impacts
- A 24-hour road closure will be in place, with no access for traffic between 117 Smith Street and the southen entrance to Linwood Pool, as shown on the map below.
- A 24-hour one way system will be in place, heading south, between Arran Crescent (north) and Arran Crescent (south), as shown on the map below.
- Detour routes will be in place with signage to redirect traffic around the temporary traffic management layouts. Please allow extra travel time if you will be affected by these.
- Work hours will generally be between the hours of 7am and 6pm.
- A 30km/h speed limit will be in place so we can keep our workers and everyone safe.
- Please be on the lookout for changes in traffic management and follow the signs.
Information for residents and businesses
- For the duration of the project, all on-street parking close to our work site will be temporarily removed to allow for safe working space.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. If you need to be escorted, please speak to staff onsite.
- There will be increased construction noise and vibration at times, but we will do our best to keep this to a minimum.
- The timing of the work and certain activities will depend on the weather and the condition of the roads. We will provide updates if there are changes to the planned works.
- Please advise us via the contact information above if you have any specific property requirements e.g. medical visits, home help, large vehicle deliveries or any planned works.
- Work will have no impact on any services such as electricity, telecommunication and gas.
Traffic management layout
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 talk to one of the Fulton Hogan staff members and they will make sure you can use your driveway.
Noise
There may be increased noise, dust and vibrations during work but it shouldn’t impact on your power, water, gas or phone services.
Safety
Safety is our biggest priority so please keep children and pets away from worksites.
Bins
Please put your bins out as usual before 6am on your collection day. Our crew will move and return them if needed.
