Construction work is continuing along the Kaikoura coastal corridor to complete restoration of road and rail links, and to make them resilient for the future following past earthquakes.
In this regard, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is urging people travelling on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Picton and Christchurch to stick to the temporary speed restrictions in place through several worksites on the route for their safety, as well as for the safety of road workers.
Tresca Forrester, of the NZTA, advises drivers to stay safe by paying extra attention on this stretch of road.
“Even at times when no workers are present, the conditions through these work sites are not suitable or safe for normal open road speed,” she said.
NZTA also said drivers should take care at level crossings as trains and other rail vehicles can run at any time and from either direction on the line between Picton and Christchurch as the recovery works continue.
“Trains travel faster than they appear and can’t stop quickly. Drivers should always check both ways at level crossings before proceeding, day and night,” Forrester added.
