Ice Signs

Ruapehu Bulletin, 11 August 1992, Page 2

Ice Signs

Electronic temperature controlled ice warning signs should be erected at a number of black ice trouble spots on highways in the area, according to the Waimarino Community Board. "The Makatote Viaduct area is every bit as bad as Mulvay's corner," said member Winston Oliver. He said that was just one trouble spot. "With State Highway One often closed it is of paramount national importance," said John Compton. The board decided to write to Transit New Zealand about the prob-

lem. Council officer John Murrihy outlined the work the Business Unit staff have done on the roads: "I can advise you that staff were out all night gritting the roads all round this area the nights there were problems," he said. "Problems occur when the road freezes later in the morning, as it sometimes does." He said the contract stated they had to spread grit before 7 am but freezing often took place much later and very quickly. "By the time you get to the trouble spots the vehicles have already had accidents. I can assure you staff go out looking for the trouble spots and they do respond to information."