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18 October 2024

In Transit - December 1997/January 1998 - No. 87 - Installation of skid retardant surface near Petone

This edition of In Transit, highlights the successful installation of a new skid retardant surface under the Petone over bridge on SH2 near Wellington.  The new surface was credited with a 100% drop in crashes over seven months.  The new product, called Safe Grip, created 40% more friction.

Other stories in this edition include:

  • Photos depicting the installation of the overbridge at the Newlands Interchange on SH1 in Wellington 
  • Photo of turning the sod on the Pakowhai to Hastings section of the "Hawke's Bay Motorway" (now called the Hawke's Bay Expressway noting it is one lane each way).
  • List of roadworks underway over Christmas/New Year.
  • Presentation from Malaysia about privatising the countries toll road network.





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