Dublin Street on track for opening late August

Work continues in Waitohi Picton with KiwiRail focused on getting the Dublin Street level crossing barrier arms and signals reinstalled, ready for the road to reopen by the end of August.

“We know Dublin Street is a key connector for the community,” KiwiRail Programme Manager Doug Carter said. “We’re keen to get the work done as soon as possible so that Picton residents and visitors can again move easily between their town centre and port side of the town. Opening Dublin also enables us to reopen Broadway, so we are working on opening Broadway up to traffic at the same time.”

The work involved in getting the roads ready for reopening is happening now and is expected to be finished by the end of August.

Currently, contractors are working in the Dublin Street area to lay asphalt, kerbs and install a pedestrian path over the rail level crossing. This includes weekday and weekend work.

There will be extended working hourswith the crew working through the night this Sunday 4 August and on 11 and 18 August as needed, to undertake work inside the rail corridor. This requires the complete closure of the railway line so it will be done overnight when there is less rail traffic.

“We know this has been a disruptive time for the community and appreciate your patience. As soon as the work is complete and we have the all-clear to open the roads back up, we’ll be sure to confirm the dates for opening both Dublin Street and Broadway,” Doug said.