The NZ Transport Agency is reminding freight operators using the alternative routes to State Highway 1 between Picton and Christchurch that traffic updates via text message are available to them.
The alternative route which involves State highways 7, 65, 6 and 63 adds at least 3 hours to a trip between Picton and Christchurch.
Commercial operators and drivers who want to be sent traffic updates for the route via text message are encouraged to email EQSHRoadInfo@nzta.govt.nz for addition to the distribution list for this service.
Once signed up they will remain on the mailing list until the end of summer (Feb 2017).
All high productivity motor vehicles (HPMVs) including 50MAX with permits for SH 1 can use the alternative route. However, some restrictions are necessary to note:
HPMVs including 50MAX are not to use the shortcut of Anglesea Street and Boyce Street, at Renwick to get between SH63 and SH6.
Also, HPMVs including 50MAX are not to travel via SH6 through Woodbourne and into Blenheim to join SH1.
