Bay Link Project Update: 13 April 2021

Temporary changes to Bayfair Shopping Centre access from SH2/Maunganui Road

Changes are required to the entry and exit points to Bayfair Shopping Centre from State Highway 2/Maunganui Rd, as part of the Bay Link project.

The entrance on SH2/Maunganui Road closest to the Bayfair roundabout (opposite Golf 360) will become entry only from this week.

This temporary change is necessary to allow reconstruction of shopping centre entrances and exits adjacent to the Bay Link project and ensure consistency of road surfacing.

To minimise disruption, construction of this entrance has been divided into two stages. Stage one began in early February, when this access point was available as an exit only. Stage two is effective from this week and is expected to be completed in mid-2021.

While stage two is underway, the following alternatives will be available for motorists wishing to exit the front Bayfair Shopping Centre carpark:

1. Vehicles can exit on to Girven Road around the back of JB Hi-Fi and The Freeport
2. Vehicles can exit at the traffic lights where Girven Road and Gloucester Road meet
3. Vehicles can exit at either of the exits on to Farm Street vehicle access points

Directional signage will be in place on SH2 to assist motorists in accessing the shopping centre while this temporary change is in place.  Updated information about further changes to Bayfair Shopping Centre’s entry and exit points will be provided as work progresses.

The Bay Link team would like to thank the Bayfair Shopping Centre community for their patience while we undertake this important work.

Keep up to date by visiting the Bay Link project website.

Partial Bayfair roundabout closure rescheduled to tonight

The traffic switch on SH2 Maunganui Road near Bayfair roundabout (which was delayed owing to weather) is now scheduled to take place tonight, Tuesday 13 April between 7pm and 5am (finishing Wednesday morning).

A partial closure of the Bayfair roundabout is required for this work. During the partial closure, motorists from Girven Road will not be able to travel through the roundabout or turn right on to SH2. SH2 southbound traffic will also not be able to turn right on to Matapihi Road. A sign-posted detour will be in place via the Sandhurst Drive/Mangatawa Interchange.

Please drive with caution through the project site, reduce your speed and follow directions provided. Where possible, please use alternative routes or plan your travel outside these works.

In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, this work may be moved to the next suitable night/s. Road users are encouraged to visit the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website for up to date information.

Waka Kotahi thanks local residents, businesses and road users for their patience while we undertake this important work.

More information about the project can be found on the Bay Link website.

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