Project Update - 1 September 2020

In the recent Project Update we informed you of some key developments for the Bay Link project. Below, we provide an update on these developments, including:

• New temporary signalised crossing on SH2 Maunganui Road to now open on Thursday, 3 September 2020.
• Road closures in preparation for changes at Te Maunga intersection.

We acknowledge these are considerable changes for all road users and urge everyone to take extra care while adjusting to the new layouts.

Opening of new crossing and underpass closure delayed near Bayfair, SH2

We recently advised a new temporary signalised crossing would be operational during August on both north and southbound lanes of State Highway 2 Maunganui Road, near Bayfair.

The temporary crossing has been delayed due to specialist contractor staff not being able to travel between regions while Auckland was at COVID-19 Alert Level 3 and the rest of the country at Alert Level 2. This has resulted in delays completing the final preparatory works for the crossing.

Waka Kotahi Portfolio Delivery Manager Darryl Coalter says the new temporary crossing is now anticipated to open in early September.

At the same time the new crossing is introduced, the existing underpass will also close to allow for demolition to begin, clearing the way for construction of the new underpass.

“Now that Auckland is at Alert Level 2, the impact on staff movement between regions will be reduced, allowing for progress on the project to continue.”

The first phase of the temporary crossing was implemented in February. Since then, the revised underpass has been included, which has meant the crossing needs to move further north by approximately 50 metres to allow for a suitable construction zone to build the new underpass.

The new crossing will be operational across the full width of SH2 Maunganui Road and will allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross all lanes safely in a single movement. The crossing will be located between entrances three and four to the Bayfair Shopping Centre on the southbound side of SH2 Maunganui Road and along from Golf 360 on the northbound (Matapihi) side.

Works to install the crossing are weather dependent and the opening of the crossing may need to be delayed in the event of unsuitable weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about the temporary signalised crossing, please refer to the media release issued earlier this month.

The following map provides an indication of how the temporary crossing will operate.

Significant changes ahead for SH2/SH29A intersection

In coming weeks there will be significant changes to the road layout at Te Maunga, where SH2 and SH29A intersect.

Road closures will be in place while the new temporary signalised intersection is being constructed.

SH29A between the Te Maunga and Baypark roundabouts is currently scheduled to be closed as follows:

• From 8pm Thursday 3 September until 5am Friday 4 September 2020 (night only)
• From 8pm to 5am, Sunday 6 September until Thursday 10 September 2020 (nights only, finishing Friday morning)

As shown below, detours will be in place along Truman Lane, Mangatawa Link Road and Sandhurst Drive/Mangatawa Interchange.

If you are travelling at these times please drive with caution through the project site, reduce your speed and follow directions provided on traffic management signage. Where possible, please use alternative routes or plan your travel around these road closures.

If work is delayed because of weather or unforeseen issues, it will be carried out at the same times on the next available week night/s.

More information about the changes to Te Maunga will be made available prior to the introduction of the new layout.

More information

For more information on the Baypark to Bayfair Link upgrade project, contact us baylink@nzta.govt.nz

Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/baylink