NAWIC Hawke’s Bay members are invited behind the scenes to see progress on the Meeanee Road overbridge, part of the Hawke’s Bay Expressway improvements.

The Hawke’s Bay Expressway is carrying more freight and commuters every year, with the Kennedy Road and Meeanee Road intersections becoming significant pinch points for congestion and safety.

The project is delivering two new four-span, two-lane overbridges to separate these intersections from expressway traffic — improving traffic flow, reducing congestion and delivering safer journeys across the network.

For this visit, we'll be focusing on the Meeanee Road structure, where all abutments and piers have now completed their Stage 1 pours and the first 16 beams have been placed.

What you'll see:
Construction of an overbridge alongside live expressway and local road traffic involves significant coordination across piling, earthworks, structural works, temporary works and traffic management.

During the visit, we'll take a closer look at:

Stage 1 concrete works completed to both abutments and all three piers
16 single hollow core bridge beams placed between Pier C and Abutment E
The temporary works design and planning behind the beam lifts
The challenges of delivering major structural works around live traffic
Q&A with the Construction Manager

Parking: Parking and access details will be emailed to registered attendees closer to the date. Please do not self-access the site or arrive early. Full site induction at the Guppy Rd office on arrival is compulsory.
PPE required: hard hat, hi-vis, safety boots, eye protection and full ankle-to-wrist cover.
Host: Brian Perry Civil
Cost: Free for NAWIC Members. Not a NAWIC Member? join today.

Whether you're an engineer, project coordinator, student, work on another part of the construction industry, or are simply curious about how large structures come together, this is an opportunity to see the work up close and hear directly from the team delivering it. Limited spots available, so register below!

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Contact the host of Meeanee Road Overbridge