Bayfair flyover with beams installed across three of the four spans

Last set of concrete beams lifted into place at Bayfair flyover

Overnight on Friday 12 August, six beams will be lifted into place for the fourth and final span of the new Bayfair flyover which will take traffic over the Bayfair roundabout. Each beam is 28 metres long and weighs up to 54 tonnes. The beams will be lifted into place using a 300-tonne crane that will be positioned immediately north of the Bayfair roundabout.

People can expect overnight lane closures, a partial closure of the roundabout and signposted detours in the area while this work is underway. Lane closures and detours will be in place from 7pm on Friday 12 August until 7am Saturday 13 August to progress construction of the Bayfair flyover.

While this significant piece of work involves extensive planning and staging, only minimal delays are expected as it will all be undertaken at night.

Following placement of the beams, reinforcing steel will be tied on top of the new bridge span before the concrete deck for this span is poured.

Once the Bayfair flyover is complete, it will improve safety and accessibility and transform how people move through the area. Similar to the Hewletts Road flyover, there will be a lane in each direction, separating heavy vehicles heading to the Port from local traffic. In addition to the flyover lanes, there will be two ground level lanes either side of the flyover for local traffic.

Separating state highway from local traffic will create a safer environment for everyone. The new flyover, which will take SH2 traffic over the Bayfair roundabout, is expected to open in autumn 2023.

Lane closures and detours

For the beams to be installed, overnight lane closures, a partial closure of the roundabout and signposted detours will be in place in the area, impacting people travelling through the Bayfair roundabout. There will be lane closures on all approaches to the Bayfair roundabout.

Lane closures and detours from 7pm Friday 12 August until 7am Saturday 13 August

People travelling on SH2/Maunganui Road from Mount Maunganui will not be able to proceed straight through the Bayfair roundabout, and to turn right at the Bayfair roundabout. A detour will be available via Girven Road, Maranui Road and Sandhurst Drive.

People travelling on Girven Road from Arataki will not be able to proceed straight at the Bayfair roundabout, and to turn right at the Bayfair roundabout. A detour will be available via SH2, Te Maunga interchange and SH29A roundabout.

People travelling on SH2/Maunganui Road from Te Maunga will not be able to turn right at the Bayfair roundabout. A detour will be available via the Golf Road roundabout and SH2 south.

People travelling on Matapihi Road from Matapihi will not be able to proceed straight through the Bayfair roundabout, and to turn right at the Bayfair roundabout. A detour will be available via the Golf Road roundabout and SH2 south.

Changes for people walking and cycling

Traffic controllers will be positioned at each end of the underpass to temporarily halt people walking and cycling when beams are being installed overhead.

Although underpass usage is at its lowest overnight, people walking and cycling through the underpass between 7pm and 7am the next morning should expect delays on this route. Despite the short delays, pedestrians and cyclists are reminded that the underpass remains the safest option to cross SH2 in this location.

Please expect delays and follow the directions provided on temporary traffic management signage. If this work is impacted by weather or other unforeseen issues, it will be carried out on the next available night.

Waka Kotahi thanks people driving, local residents and businesses for their patience.

For more information, visit nzta.govt.nz/baylinkdetour.

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