Media Release: Waikato District Council, 17.06.13
The Wainui Bridge at Raglan will be closed overnight for structural maintenance work on 17 and 18 June. The bridge will be closed to traffic from 11pm to 5am, with access available for emergencies only.
“The weather forecast looks suitable for us to go ahead as planned with this important structural maintenance work to the Wainui bridge,” Waikato District Council General Manager Service Delivery Tim Harty said.
“We’ve timed the bridge closure to minimise inconvenience to the Raglan community,” Mr Harty said.
The joints which connect the spans on the 60-year old bridge will be replaced, while rocks will be laid at the base of the eastern approach to the bridge to prevent erosion.
The work is being done by Graham Contractors, whose staff will be at either end of the bridge for the duration of the works. Anyone with queries about the closure can call the council’s 24-hour number 0800 492 452.
Emergency services have been advised of the closure, and access for emergency services vehicles and private vehicles in an emergency situation will be possible.
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