Drivers heading into Wellington on State Highway 1 this Sunday and Monday nights can expect short delays and a detour as contractors complete road repairs and maintenance work near Johnsonville.

The highway will be closed to southbound traffic on Sunday and Monday nights (28 and 29 June) between Glenside/Grenada and Johnsonville from 9 pm to 4:30 am.

Contractors will be working near Helston Bridge, digging out and repairing a section of one of the highway’s southbound lanes.

They will also inspect electronic signs and gantries and complete other maintenance, including sign repairs and clearing channels.

Due to the nature of the works and the heavy equipment required, a southbound closure is necessary. This ensures the public and road crews are kept safe and allows the work to be completed faster.

The work is timed to be done at night when fewer vehicles use the highway, minimising overall disruption to the public.

The repairs are essential maintenance and will help ensure this section of State Highway 1 remains safe and reliable for the public.

A local road detour will be available via Glenside and Johnsonville. It is on local roads with lower speed limits, and drivers should allow extra time for their journeys.

Traffic management will be set up from 7 pm. Delays can be expected while this is underway.

This work is weather-dependent, and schedules may change at short notice. Drivers are encouraged to check road conditions before they travel.

Work schedule and detour route

• Sunday, 28 June, 9 pm – 4:30 am (traffic management set up from 7 pm)
  • SH1 CLOSED to southbound traffic between Glenside/Grenada and Johnsonville
  • Local road detour available via Glenside and Johnsonville.