Motorists driving around the Bay can expect some delays as a $5 million road safety programme and other projects continue.

Speed restrictions and traffic management will be in place on state highways around the region.

Sites where delays of between five and 15 minutes are possible are detailed below to allow people to plan ahead when travelling.

SH29 Kaimai Range–weather activated variable speed sign trial

Speed restrictions with lane closures will be in place along SH29 this month as work on the weather activated speed sign trial continues.

Motorists are advised to allow an extra five minutes when travelling on this route.

SH29A Maungatapu roundabout

Lane closures will be in place to allow for the construction of a temporary access road within the roundabout area. The lane closures will occur between 9.00am to 4.00pm daily. Manual stop/go will also be in place on Welcome Bay Road (in the vicinity of Hammond Street) on Thursday 8 October between 9.00am and 3.00pm to allow for changes to be made to high tension power lines. Motorists are advised to allow an extra five minutes when travelling on this route

SH2 Waitekohe Stream Bridge near Forte Lisa – south of Katikati

Manual stop/go traffic management will be in place from Monday while contractors repair handrails on the bridge. Motorists are advised to allow an extra five to 10 minutes when travelling on this route.

SH2 Waiata, Waioeka Gorge - Rock-fall prevention works

Manual stop/go traffic operation with speed restrictions will be in place from Monday at Waiata for rock-fall prevention work. Drivers should allow an extra five to 10 minutes when travelling this route. This work is expected to continue onto five other sites on this road and is expected to be completed before Christmas.

Rotorua District roads– resurfacing and crack-seal repairs

Starting from Monday contractors will be repairing and resurfacing sections of road throughout the Rotorua district.

Motorists should expect minor delays as stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place. This work is weather dependent but expected to be completed within the next few weeks. Drivers are asked to take care as there maybe loose chip present after the work.

The Transport Agency apologies for any inconvenience caused and thanks motorists for their patience during the works.