The NZ Transport Agency says work is continuing on the main projects and roadworks in the Bay of Plenty region and is warning motorists to allow more time to travel to work. Drivers are likely to encounter speed restrictions and other traffic management which may cause delays.
Roadworks are starting on SH2 Wright Road, SH2 between Tauranga and Waihi, SH29/ Takitimu Drive and SH36/Taurikura Drive, SH35 – Opotiki to Cape Runaway, SH2 Waioeka Gorge, as well as safety improvements in the Rotorua area.
At SH2 Wright Road contractors will be installing new guard rails on the approaches to Wright Road over the next fortnight.
Motorists are advised to drive with extra care as there is considerable turning traffic and the Katicoach and school buses stop in this area.
Drivers traveling on SH2 between Tauranga and Waihi are urged to take extra care as work continues on a major safety upgrade.
Road cones are a common feature on the Christchurch post earthquake landscape. Row on Madras Street looking South.For story on Chch now having over 100,000 road cones.
A section of highway between Wainui South Road and Sargent Drive is being repaired and widened, and a wire rope central median barrier installed to prevent head-on crashes.
Traffic is split as work is underway in the middle of the two lanes.
Some surfaces are sealed, and a 50km/h speed restriction is in place for the safety of workers and to allow the seal to bed down.
People should only expect minor delays but are urged to stay alert behind the wheel as there will be changes to the road layout over the next month.
At the upgrade of SH29/ Takitimu Drive and SH36/Taurikura Drive roundabouts, people are asked to drive with extra care when traveling through the intersections over the next month.
Tauranga City Council’s contractor is carrying out works and Speed restrictions, lane closures and occasional stop/go traffic management will be in place at times from this week.
Transport Agency contractors will be working at various sites along SH35 – Opotiki to Cape Runaway over the next month, carrying out drainage improvement works and clearing small slips Traffic management will be in place and motorists are advised to drive with extra care and expect minor delays.
Contractors will be seed spraying to help revegetate and stabilize a slip face in the SH2 Waioeka Gorge over the next week. Speed restrictions and stop/go traffic management will be in place, and motorists are advised to be prepared for a stop at two separate locations within the same work site. Motorists are advised to plan for delays of up to 10 minutes.
Transport Agency contractors will be making safety improvements to the state highway network around Rotorua over the next month.
The changes include installing safety rails, new road marking, and hazard removal to improve visibility. Speed restrictions and other traffic management will be in place at times on SH30 Lower Atiamuri, SH5 Reporoa, and SH35 Opape.
