Oversized loads will be coming through the tunnel over three nights, requiring the full tunnel width to get each convoy of trucks through. Traffic heading towards the city from Lyttelton should not be delayed any more than usual.
“Thanks to all drivers who may have short waits at the Heathcote side of the tunnel for being patient,” says Transport Agency Journey Manager Lee Wright.
Fuel tankers, which also require short delays for drivers, will continue to use the tunnel at night also from 7 pm.
The times for the oversized loads are:
Saturday, 15 April, 11 pm to Sunday, 16 April, 9 am.
Sunday, 16 April, 11 pm to Monday, 17 April, 7 am.
Monday, 17 April, 11 pm to Tuesday, 18 April, 5 am.
Ways to find out what is happening on the highway network:
- NZ Transport Agency's travel and traffic page here.
- Transport Agency Canterbury West Coast or Otago/ Southland Twitter updates
- Transport Agency Facebook South Island
- Call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS 0800 44 44 49