Pekatahi Bridge, on State Highway 2, will be closed on Monday, September 15 between 10.30am and 2pm for a bridge inspection, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises.

The closure is to allow crew to inspect the bridge ahead of programmed maintenance and a weeks’ closure in the upcoming school holidays.

While the bridge is closed, a detour will be in place for all traffic; northbound using Tāneatua Road, Arawa Road, Hinemoa Street and onto SH30 towards Awakeri, and southbound traffic will use the same route in reverse. This detour is expected to add up to 20 minutes to journey times and is suitable for all vehicles, including High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMV).

In the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, the work may be postponed.