Shakespeare Street to get interim repairs

Great news for residents and drivers who use Shakespeare Street regularly — repairs are on the way.

The stretch of road between Fergusson Bridge (low-level bridge) and the Cook Street roundabout is scheduled for a major rebuild later in the year but in the meantime interim repairs will be carried out next week, making sure the road is safe and more comfortable to drive on.

These repairs will take place overnight to minimise disruption and keep the road in good shape until the full repair can be completed in the upcoming construction season.

The work is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday 5-6 March, and the road will remain open under stop/go traffic management between 7pm and 6am.

In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the work will be postponed until the next suitable day.

Transport manager Bryan Hudson said the rebuild had been scheduled to begin next month, but the replacement of a watermain under the road needed further investigation.

“We need more time to plan how to replace it or how we can work around it,” Hudson said. “This time will also allow us how best to balance construction work with ensuring sufficient access and minimal disruption for residents and businesses.”