The Incline in Taumarunui, between Bell Road and East Street, will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians for up to five days in mid-June to allow for essential footpath repairs, including the installation of a new sight rail.
The closure is scheduled from Monday 8 June to Friday 12 June, 7am–7pm daily, though if construction progresses well, work may be completed within three days.
Land Transport Manager Jodeci Waru-Savage said the full closure was necessary on both safety and cost grounds.
"The road is too narrow to safely accommodate construction vehicles alongside a stop/go traffic management system," he said. "A full closure with a detour in place is also significantly more cost-effective, saving around $7,000 in traffic management costs."
The repairs are being carried out in response to subsidence along the steep drop-off beside the footpath. The improvements will significantly enhance safety for pedestrians using the route.
Detour information:
- Vehicles can detour via Golf Road and Rangaroa Road.
- Pedestrians can use a walking path off South Street, which connects with Bell Road opposite the underpass.
Council apologises for any inconvenience and thanks the community for their patience while this important safety work is carried out.
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