Urgent repairs closing Luggate’s Red Bridge this Wednesday
The Luggate Red Bridge, on SH8A near Wānaka, will be closed this Wednesday morning (July 13) between 9am and 1pm for urgent work at one bridge abutment.
Anyone using SH8A will need to take the detour route or travel outside of the 9am to 1pm closure time, Waka Kotahi Central Otago maintenance contract manager Peter Standring said.
The bridge was closed for two days last week for scaffolding/staging to be installed to enable access to the bridge’s structure, ready for upcoming repairs.
While installing the scaffolding, Aspiring Highways’ crew spotted the need for some urgent work.
“This stage of work was foreseen at the outset of this project, but the extent of the damage found has required it to be carried out sooner than originally programmed,” Standring said.
“We are doing our best to minimise the time it will take and aim to stick to our overall programme after this work is completed. Thanks to all drivers for taking care on the detour route, or working their journeys around it.”
Emergency vehicles will be accommodated at short notice.
Detour information for car drivers:
Detour via Kane Rd, Camphill Rd and SH6. Please note this detour will add approximately 30 minutes to your journey time.
Detour for 50MAX drivers:
50MAX drivers can travel via Kane Rd, Domain Rd, Cemetery Rd and Capell Ave.
Detour for HPMV drivers:
HPMV drivers will need to travel outside of these times.
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