Raised Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade – postponed until 12 November due to the weather

Waka Kotahi have advised of upcoming roadworks to raise the pedestrian crossing at Fitzherbert Street (near Lyon and Birdwood Streets)

WHERE: SH2 Fitzherbert Street (near Lyon and Birdwood Streets) 

DATE: Sunday 5 November to mid-November, weather permitting. Postponed until 12 November due to the weather

TIME: Sunday – Thursday 6:00pm–6:00am 

Postponement  

Roadworks may be postponed due to weather conditions or unforeseen factors that disrupt our weekly schedule.  Each week’s schedule is available on: https://journeys.nzta.govt.nz/wellington/road-works. 

Traffic management 

Vehicles will be managed with stop/go traffic control from 6pm – 6am with a closure on the intersection of Lyon and Birdwood Street. This will not affect the route of the traffic on the State Highway.  

Although subject to change, the following are the current known closures:

• Access to Birdwood Street
  WHERE: Birdwood Street / Fitzherbert Street intersection closed
  DATE: Monday 6 November – Tuesday 7 November
  TIME: 6am – 6pm
  
  Due to works to the crossing, vehicles cannot turn down Birdwood Street if coming from Fitzherbert Street but will need to follow detour signs and access via Fox Street.

• Access to Lyon Street
  WHERE: Lyon Street / Fitzherbert Street intersection closed
  DATE: Wednesday 8 November – Thursday 9 November
  TIME: 6am – 6pm
  
  Due to works to the crossing, vehicles cannot turn down Lyon Street if coming from Fitzherbert Street but will need to follow detour signs and access via Revans Street.

Why is this work happening?

This is part of the wider programme of work to raise a number of pedestrian crossings in the Wairarapa. The design for the new raised platform crossings will be much safer for people to walk, cycle and drive. This is because they are brighter, bigger and bolder making them more visible. We’ll also be making some improvements to the footpath at the same time.  

Read more here: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh2-wairarapa-highway-improvements/pedestrian-crossings/

Some crossings have already been completed, and work is scheduled to complete a further three crossings before the end of 2023 (weather dependent). These include:

• Greytown (Main Street, near Wood Street)
  Mid November – end of November

• Carterton (High Street, near Pembroke Street)
  Early December – mid-December