Newmarket Viaduct, 4-5 Sept 2010

[MadDuck]

Planning to go anywhere in Auckland that weekend.....dont bother :shit:




On the weekend of 4th and 5th September we will be closing the southbound carriageway of SH1 in the vicinity of the Newmarket viaduct to carry out the necessary works to enable us to open the new southbound bridge by Monday 6th September. To avoid major disruption on the surrounding arterial road network it is essential to avoid driving anywhere in Auckland during the weekend unless absolutely essential.

Due to the enormous task of getting our message across to the whole of Auckland and the surrounding areas, we are requesting that everyone forward this HTML email to as many people as possible.

I ask you to forward this email to any schools, sports clubs, etc in order to get our message across.

Your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your assistance

Ian Harbeck
Project Manager - Newmarket Viaduct
Northern Gateway Alliance Office

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10665627

[PrincessBandit]

Yeah, I got one of those emails from my Head of dept at one of my schools and I was thinking "what the...???" but then realised its probably quite a good way of getting info like that out to the general public.

[chasio]

I wondered if this was a really brilliant hoax for a moment... but it seems not:

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/newmarketconnection/

I doubt any haoxers would be sufficiently skilled, bothered and organised to hack the official website as well, so I'm taking it as a great day to have a ride North!

[BigB]

This is no hoax:shit::shit: I work for one of the design firms and this is the best way.

80,000 vehicles are going to have to find another way, and don't bother shopping in Newmarket

Cheers

[release_the_bees]

I live right in the middle of that green area on the map :shit: It might be a good weekend to visit the family in Masterton. It's my Mum's birthday that weekend.

[Bikemad]

really dig the machine they been using for the job...............grouse bit of kit...........does anyone know if theres footage of it in action............or maybe a doco on the project or something like that in the pipeline...........and yes wont be headin south that weekend........

[MadDuck]

........does anyone know if theres footage of it in action............or maybe a doco on the project or something like that in the pipeline

There is bound to be. Maybe keep an eye on the NZTA site.

[BigB]

really dig the machine they been using for the job...............grouse bit of kit...........does anyone know if theres footage of it in action............or maybe a doco on the project or something like that in the pipeline...........and yes wont be headin south that weekend........

We have heaps of photo's but not sure of video, they made a doco for staff when we finished the northern gateway toll road and I'm sure they'll do the same for Newmarket. I'll ask the guy's at work if we have anything. Just did a search on youtube and found this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JaZBJj1BsI


cheers
B

[release_the_bees]

Thanks for that. That was a bloody interesting video.

[jasonzc]

Thanks for that. That was a bloody interesting video.

These are the same ppl who brought u bridges in the new toll way also.. go LEIGHTON!

[Swoop]

There is meant to be a concert, a netball game and several other events happening that weekend. Getting out of dodge city would be a great plan.



I wonder how they will demolish the existing section?

[DidJit]

... Getting out of dodge city would be a great plan.

Maybe even this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124109-Cold-Kiwi-3-5-September-2010) perhaps... :scooter:

[FJRider]

I will certainly avoid driving anywhere near Auckland on that weekend .... :sunny::sunny::sunny:

[BigB]

There is meant to be a concert, a netball game and several other events happening that weekend. Getting out of dodge city would be a great plan.



I wonder how they will demolish the existing section?

Reverse of the new bridge, they are going to cut the bridge up into sections then lower them down to be recycled. This is the first time this has ever been tried so it's going to be intresting.

cheers

[Swoop]

Reverse of the new bridge, they are going to cut the bridge up into sections then lower them down to be recycled. This is the first time this has ever been tried so it's going to be intresting.
Dang!
That will be interesting for anyone underneath... and will need to be done before starting the new half.

[Insanity_rules]

All I have to say is neener neener neener.............. Oh wait, all it takes is one minor accident in Wellington and the traffic grinds to a halt. I'd say a fine weekend for you Auckland riders to head outa town.

[danchop]

near the bridge on gillies ave someone has placed very large smooth steel plates about 6ft by 6ft on the road,they cover just about the whole lane and are absolutely bloody dangerous for bikes,someone needs shooting

[Squiggles]

near the bridge on gillies ave someone has placed very large smooth steel plates about 6ft by 6ft on the road,they cover just about the whole lane and are absolutely bloody dangerous for bikes,someone needs shooting




"Road construction & Repairs - Current practises that are a problem for motorcyclists (e.g. Pea gravel, Metal blanking plates - Utility companies putting metal blanking plates on these are a safety concern as if they are down for a period of time they start to move and become dangerous when on a motorcycle. What are the standards they are to adhere to who checks?"


The Code of Practice for Working in the Road, Part 6.4.2.11 requires the following. Whilst we endeavour to audit as many sites as possible, resources do not allow us to do so. Can I suggest that any sites that are of concern are reported via the Call Centre phone 379 2020 request for service process and given a "Critical" priority. We will audit within 4 working hours.


6.4.2.1 Use of Temporary Steel Plates during Construction

Where temporary steel plates exist in the carriageway an ‘UNEVEN SURFACE’ supplementary plate and a separate ‘SLIPPERY SURFACE’ (TW-4) warning sign/s must be displayed to warn traffic. Permanent resurfacing is required within 7 days of a temporary seal being placed, unless as otherwise agreed, by the RCA.
Steel plates may be used in carriageways provided they are skid resistant, secured, and cushioned with rubber matting to prevent rocking, moving or noise. They must be of sufficient strength and quality to support imposed traffic loading.
Should steel plates be used "uneven surface" road works signs and "slippery surface"(TW-17) warning sign/s must be displayed to warn traffic of the potential hazards.
When steel plates are used, a ramp with hotmix must be formed and filleted to ensure safe pedestrian and vehicular access. The ramps must be adequately secured to the surface and maintained for the duration of the work.
Temporary road markings and all other necessary traffic measures must be in place to ensure that hazards are eliminated and parking restrictions are maintained.


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[FJRider]

Im guessing some Aucklanders will be dissappointed that their traffic problems are no longer headline news ... :shifty:

[Donor]

Here's a link to some time lapse footage of the gantry shift.

Bloody impressive stuff!

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=115999511786946

[Usarka]

I here it's all open.

[Maha]

That is a cool video, road markings all done, well done to them.

[Pixie]

Here's a link to some time lapse footage of the gantry shift.

Bloody impressive stuff!

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=115999511786946

Those fellas move fast - must be Japanese or something