People travelling between Blenheim and Christchurch can expect to see more road works on State Highway 1, Weld Pass over the next three weeks.

Work will be underway on weekdays from Monday, 26 May, to Friday, 13 June, between 7 am – 5 pm.

Because the road over the Weld Pass is narrow, and because of the size of machinery being used,  stop/go traffic management and a 30 km/h temporary speed limit will be in place while this work is underway. Road users should expect delays of up to five minutes.

Contractors will be replacing a concrete dish channel. They will remove the existing channel, prepare and install a new channel.

Improving and repairing drains helps prevent water damage to the road and reduces the need for bigger and more expensive road repairs in the future.

Drainage improvements, SH1 Weld Pass.

State Highway 1 Weld Pass is a critical transport link, and this is essential maintenance as the wetter winter months arrive.

Drivers are urged to follow all traffic management and instructions from road crews. They are  there to keep road workers and drivers safe.

Works schedule:

• Monday, 26 May, to Friday, 13 June, 7 am – 5 pm (no weekend works).
• There will be no works from midday Friday, 30 May, to 7 am Tuesday, 3 June, for the King’s Birthday public holiday weekend.
• Stop/Go traffic management and 30 km/h temporary speed limit. There will be no traffic management in place outside of the work hours.
• Delays of up to five minutes can be expected.
• Work is subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of unsuitable conditions, work will be rescheduled to the next suitable day.