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Trial change to Melling Link Bridge lanes
Jul 13, 2026
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During the trial, both westbound lanes on the bridge will be able to continue north towards Upper Hutt.
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The left lane will still be available for people heading south to Wellington.
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The traffic lights at the Melling and Tirohanga intersections will also be adjusted so they’re working with the new layout.
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The trial will run for 8 weeks.
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Temporary lane markings and signage will be in place during the trial.
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NZTA has shared a post on Facebook with more info, including an image (see below).
Normandale sentinels
Two Sierra Redwoods, stand as sentinels by the Normandale Overbridge. These are located on the former estate of Sir William Fitzherbert K.C.M.G. who served as a MP and various other public offices).
About Normandale
A fabulous place to live – a dormitory suburb where people come for the quality of life, Normandale has community facilities for all ages from playschool to Senior citizens.
The historical road to Pauatahanui is still the physical backbone of our community– winding through well established housing in bush clad hills to rural properties and Belmont Regional Park.
The suburb is dominated by a treescape that conceals housing and brings native birds to your windows.
There is easy access to central city shopping, Library, swimming pools and railway stations.
We have an attractive network of paths and reserves, and easy access to Belmont Regional Park for walking, cycling and horse riding
Historic horse trough
Constructed in 1905 at the top of the steep initial climb from the railway line, this horse trough still provides water for those that seek it out.
Hutt-Minoh House
Minoh House – formerly “Norbury”, built in 1904, where Professor George von Zedlitz and his wife Alice lived 1905 – 1922
Rural Normandale
Normandale extends into rural properties that merge into Belmont Regional Park providing unsurpassed quality of life in Lower Hutt.