Featherston Level Crossing Upgrade – Fitzherbert Street
KiwiRail are making safety upgrades at the Fitzherbert Street level crossing this weekend to get ready for the next stage of upgrading the railway pedestrian crossing.
2 – 3 March
9pm Saturday 2 March – 8am Sunday 3 March: Full closure of SH2 at the crossing – detour will be in place.
- Installation of remaining traffic signs.
- Installation of in ground ducting and signal bases in the rail corridor by the level crossing.
- Installation of Fencing at the permanent position around the pedestrian crossing.
6 – 7 March
9pm Wednesday 6 March – 5.30am Thursday 7 March: Full closure of SH2 at the crossing – detour will be in place.
- Remove existing asphalt of 600mm and relay with hot mix asphalt around both median islands and install band seal.
- Installation of second coat line marking.
- Painting the median and side island kerbs.
Note: dates outlined in the local flyer that were distributed to local businesses have now changed, the current dates are reflected above.
Easter weekend
Night closures to be confirmed.
For more information, visit Wairarapa Line | KiwiRail