A 50km/h speed restriction, as well as diversions and lane closures are in place in Maungatapu from today as contractors clear vegetation and carry out work in preparation for the construction of the new Maungatapu underpass.

The work will take place during weekdays, between 9am and 4pm, to minimise disruption to traffic, says the NZ Transport Agency.
One of the houses moved from Hammond St, in preparation for the new Maungatapu underpass. Photo: Supplied.

Work continues with the removal of houses from the bottom of Hammond Street, with two already down and one ready to be removed.

The trees between the scout hall and the Kaitemako Stream have been felled, but the scout hall will remain for use as a site office until later in the project.

There will also be speed restrictions and stop/go traffic management at other road work sites around the Bay of Plenty and people should allow extra time when travelling around the region.

SH2, Tauranga to Waihi Safety Improvements:

Stop/go traffic management, lane changes and speed restrictions will be in place along parts of SH2 between Tauranga and Waihi this month as a major safety improvement programme continues.

Contractors will be working on nine sites along the route and motorists are advised to allow an extra 10 minutes when travelling on this route. The work is expected to be complete by late September.