North of Katikati
Trig Road to Athenree Gorge (Sections 2 and 3)
Sections 2 and 3, Trig Road to Mathers Road and Mathers Road to Athenree Gorge, have been combined.
Winter slowed progress as dry conditions are needed to move dirt and build roads. However, we have finished earthworks and road widening from Trig Road to Old Tauranga Road, and on the southbound lane from Old Tauranga Road to the Athenree Gorge.
Athenree Road to Tanners Point Road (Section 4)
All underground services (eg water, electricity and fibre) have now been located in this section. Information collected from the investigations is being used by the design team to finalise the detailed design for construction. Some ground investigations will continue in the coming months for future retaining structures.
Tanners Point Road to Kauri Point Road (Section 5)
As above, all underground services have been located and the information is being used by the design team to finalise the detailed design for construction. Some ground investigations will continue in the coming months.
Kauri Point Road to Lindemann Road (Section 6)
Tangata whenua held a blessing along this section of road in July and construction is now underway. Safety improvements along this stretch of road include:
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Road widening
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Installing a wide centreline to help separate oncoming traffic
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Widening the road shoulders to give drivers more room
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Installing roadside safety barriers where hazards can’t be removed, eg power poles, trees and deep ditches
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Making improvements to intersections where we can, without impacting on property boundaries, including the addition of right turn lanes to Lindemann Road and Willoughby Road.
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