Expect Travel Delays Say Police

North Shore Police say tonight's closure of the southbound lane on the northern motorway will mean considerable travel delays for many motorists.

The lane will be closed from 8.00pm tonight Friday 3 October 2008, until about noon Saturday, so the Old Onewa Road over bridge can be demolished.

The structure of the bridge was seriously damaged this morning. The incident caused severe disruption to traffic on the motorway and on the North Shore.

Inspector Les Paterson North Shore Police Area Commander says engineers have declared the over bridge temporarily safe for traffic to pass underneath but it is imperative the bridge be demolished.

"Diversions will be in place throughout the duration of the demolition. Motorists should not travel unless it is necessary," Inspector Les Paterson said.

 

New Zealand Police Alert 8:00pm 3 Oct 2008 Auckland City

Location of incident: Northern Motorway

Incident type: Motorway Closure

NEW ZEALAND POLICE
WAITEMATA DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS
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12-14 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland,
P O Box 331046, Takapuna
Telephone: 09-488 9750, Facsimile: 09 488 9790
MEDIA STATEMENT
3 OCTOBER 2008

EXPECT TRAVEL DELAYS SAY POLICE:
North Shore Police say tonight's closure of the southbound lane on the northern motorway will mean considerable delays for many motorists.
The lane will be closed from 8.00pm tonight Friday 3 October 2008, until about noon Saturday, so the Old Onewa Road over bridge can be demolished.
The structure of the bridge was seriously damaged this morning. The incident caused severe disruption to traffic on the motorway and on the North Shore.
Inspector Les Patterson North Shore Police Area Commander says engineers have declared the over bridge temporarily safe for traffic to pass underneath but it is imperative the bridge be demolished.
'Diversions will be in place throughout the duration of the demolition. Motorists should not travel unless it is necessary,' Inspector Les Paterson said.

New Zealand Police Alert 8:40pm 3 Oct 2008 Waitemata

Location of incident: Northern Motorway

Incident type: Motorway Closure

Media Release : Motorway Closure
The south bound lanes of the northern motorway between Northcote and Onewa Road have been closed as urgent work is required due to an earlier incident.

All traffic is being diverted off the motorway at Northcote and back on at Onewa Road.
All north bound lanes are open as well as the harbour bridge.
The closure will be in place through the night and till further notice over the weekend.