Culvert installation planned for SH3 Awakino Gorge

State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge will be closing later next month to allow crews to install new culverts under the road.

It’s the next step in the work to restore two-lane access following severe weather in April which caused multiple slips and damage.

Awakino Gorge, between the rest area near the Historic Tunnel and the intersection of SH3 and Manganui Road, will be closing for four days from 6am Saturday 22 August to 6pm Tuesday 25 August.

During the closure, crews will be working to install 3 culverts to drain water away, which builds up under the slip, flowing over the road.

The installation work is weather dependent. If the work cannot go ahead due to weather, it will be rescheduled to the following week, from Saturday 29 August to Tuesday 1 September.