Glenorchy Road users can expect some delays throughout next week (26-30 July) as repairs on the road continue. 

Delays of up to an hour should be expected between 11am and 1pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 

The closures will mean contractors can safely pour concrete to strengthen the area below the road. 

“We have tried to accommodate regular road users as best we can and keep disruption to an absolute minimum,” Queenstown Lakes District Council transport service engineer Stafford Whittfield said.

“But in the name of safety we do ask that drivers follow all signage and drive to the conditions,” he said.  

Repairs on the road started earlier this month after a 2000 tonne slip temporarily closed the road in May.

The approximate $90,000 repair job includes strengthening the area below the road, installing a replacement guardrail and asphalting to repair extensive potholing. 

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For further information please contact Transport Service Engineer Stafford Whittfield 03 441 0499. 

By: Rebecca