SH29A closure postponed until early 2019

The lightning storm in Tauranga last Friday night forced us to postpone the scheduled SH29A closure. This work will now be rescheduled for early 2019.

SH29A between the Baypark and Te Maunga roundabouts was scheduled to be closed in both directions from Friday night to Monday morning to allow for stone column ground improvement works to be carried out.

Week commencing 16 December 2018

Intended programme for this week (weather dependent, therefore subject to change)

Matapihi Road A pedestrian diversion is in place near Golf 360 during water relocation works. No delays are expected. Sunday 16 December to Friday 25 January 2019. Nights & days: ongoing.

Owens Place  A contra flow remains in place during service relocation works in the verge next to Home Zone. Minimal traffic delays are expected. Sunday 16 December to Friday 25 January 2019. Nights & days: ongoing.

SH2 - northbound truck and trailer movements through site access points to deliver pumice, sand and aggregate. Minimal traffic delays are expected. Monday 17 December to Thursday 20 December 2018. Days: 9am to 4pm.

SH29A - eastbound Mobile and semi static closures will be initiated for earthworks operations immediately behind traffic barriers. Minimal traffic delays are expected Monday 17 December to Wednesday 19 December 2018. Days: 9am to 4pm.

Advanced notice of significant works

Matapihi Road - westbound A contra flow will be in place on Matapihi Road between Owens Place and the rail crossing to allow for the removal, preparation and installation of new kerb and channel. Minimal traffic delays are expected. Tuesday 22 January to Thursday 24 January 2019. Nights: 7pm to 6am.

Long-term traffic management
• State Highway 2 between Te Maunga roundabout and Concord Avenue - narrowed lanes and a 50km/h temporary speed restriction are in place for the duration of the project.

• Matapihi Road, adjacent to the golf driving range – narrowed lanes and a 30km/h temporary speed restriction is in place for the duration of the project.

• Girven Road, near the Bayfair roundabout - narrowed lanes are in place for the duration of the project and the right-turn from the Bayfair Shopping Centre car park onto Girven Road is permanently closed.

• Access onto State Highway 2 / Maunganui Road from Exeter Street is closed for about 18 months. Resident only access.
• SH29A near Baypark – narrowed lanes and a 50km/h temporary speed restriction are in place for the duration of the project.

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