The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is advising the motoring public to, if possible, avoid travelling along North Shore Road between Flatts and the Swizzle Inn, except for local access, while milling and paving works are underway.

Sometimes, the works are not completed before peak traffic hours. Motorists should be aware that during these periods, wait times in the work zone can range between 20 and 30 minutes due to temporary traffic lights and stop-and-go operations.

Where possible, drivers are strongly encouraged to use Harrington Sound Road as an alternative route to help ease congestion.

The Ministry also reminds the public to follow the instructions of the traffic control personnel on-site. There have been reports of motorists ignoring stop signs and attempting to pass through the work zone when instructed to stop. Such behaviour poses safety risks to workers and other road users.

These works are part of ongoing efforts to improve the road surface for the benefit of all motorists and are scheduled to continue until Friday, 29 August 2025.

The Ministry thanks the public for their patience and cooperation during these essential works.

*Radio station announcers are kindly requested to share this update with their listeners to increase awareness.