Media Release: Waikato District Council, 30 May 2013
The Wainui Bridge at Raglan will be closed overnight for structural maintenance work on 17 and 18 June.
On both these nights the bridge will be closed to traffic from 11pm to 5am, with access available for emergencies only. The work is weather dependent, and in case of bad weather the alternate nights are 24 and 25 June.
“This is important structural maintenance work that needs to be done on the Wainui Bridge,” Waikato District Council General Manager Service Delivery Tim Harty said.
“We’ve timed the bridge closure for overnight on a Monday and Tuesday to minimise inconvenience to the Raglan community.”
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.
and Tuesday to minimise inconvenience to the Raglan community.”