Work taking place on Murphy's Bend
đ§ Our work to make the notorious Murphyâs Bend on Ngunguru Road much safer has moved from the land beside the road to the road itself.
Since December 2022 our contractors have been cutting into land on the inside of the sharp bend so drivers can better see the road layout as they approach and negotiate the bend.
Now that the ground is prepared, our contractors will reconstruct and widen the pavement, improve the road camber and resurface with a more skid resistant surface to improve safety.
The final step will be the new safety barrier and road markings.
đđ˘ The contractor will be setting-out the site in early March and expect to start construction soon, for completion by the end of May (weather permitting). To keep everyone safe during the work, speed limits will be reduced to 30km/h and temporary traffic lights will be installed to allow one lane of traffic past the work site at a time.
Hours of operation during the works are 7am to 7pm on weekdays, and on Saturdays when required. The works will be shut down during public holidays to alleviate impacts to holiday traffic.
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Poll: Do you set New Yearâs resolutions?
đ 2026 is almost here!
Weâre curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.7% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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70% Nah - not for me
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new âDecember bonusesâ or âbenefit increasesâ
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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