Checking for roadworks

NZ Transport Agency is advising people to get into the habit of checking online for roadworks before undertaking long journeys.

By visiting the NZTA's website people can plan ahead and avoid delays caused by traffic management and speed restrictions around projects in the region, says journey manager Nigel D'Ath.

'Picking up your mouse or your smartphone and planning your journey before you leave could save you a lot stress and unnecessary time on the road,” says Nigel.

He says people can get personalised information about driving conditions on their frequently used routes by signing up to the agency's up to On The Move website.

While real time information on highway conditions and incidents or to report issues, motorists can either visit the NZTA's website and click on 'traffic and travel', call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) or follow the Transport Agency on Facebook or @nztawaibop on twitter.

People can also go to www.drivelive.nz/BayofPlenty, a dedicated website that tells drivers what the current travel times are to get to key places around the Bay.

Roadworks scheduled to start in the next week or are currently underway are:

SH2 Tauranga

Transport Agency contractors will be carrying out ‘mill and fill' works on sections of SH2 throughout Tauranga over the next two weeks and motorists are advised to expect short delays.

The work involves digging up sections of the road and layering hot asphalt to repair the road surface. Contractors will be working on sections of SH2 between Bethlehem and Te Maunga including Takitimu Drive, Hewletts Road and Maunganui Road.

Lane closures and speed restrictions will be in place. The work is being carried out between the hours of 7pm and 6am to reduce the impact on traffic. Drivers are urged to drive with care.

SH2 Te Puna Roundabout

Contractors have started stage one of the roundabout project which includes surveying and locating services such as power, water, stormwater and sewerage. The work is mainly offline and is not expected to significantly affect traffic on SH2 in the short term. The main part of the work, including construction of the roundabout, will get underway in September.

SH2 between Tauranga and Waihi

Motorists travelling on SH2 between Tauranga and Waihi are urged to drive with extra care as work continues on a major safety upgrade.

A section of highway between Wainui South Road and Sargent Drive is being repaired and widened, and a wire rope central median barrier installed to prevent head on crashes.

A 50km/h speed restriction is in place for the safety of workers and people are urged to stay alert behind the wheel as there will be changes to the road layout. The work has been delayed by the recent wet weather and is expected to be complete this month.

SH29/ Takitimu Drive and SH36/Taurikura Drive roundabout upgrade

Motorists are asked to drive with extra care when travelling through the roundabouts over the next month. Tauranga City Council's contractor is carrying out works and speed restrictions, lane closures and occasional stop/go traffic management will be in place at times.

SH2 Chapel Street Viaduct Tauranga

Contractors are carrying out maintenance on the viaduct on Saturday July 2 from 7am until 11pm. Motorists are advised to drive with extra care and attention as one lane will be closed and speed restrictions will be in place.

SH2 Waioeka Gorge

Transport Agency contractors will be working at various sites in the gorge in July, carrying out drainage improvement works. Traffic management will be in place and motorists are advised to drive with extra care and expect minor delays.

Rotorua/Eastern Bay of Plenty safety improvements

Transport Agency contractors will be making safety improvements to the state highway network around Rotorua and near Opotiki over the next fortnight. The changes include installing safety rails, new road marking, and tree trimming to improve visibility. Speed restrictions and other traffic management will be in place at times on SH36 Hamurana, SH30 Lower Atiamuri, SH5 Reporoa/Mihi, SH2 Opotiki, and SH35 Opape.

Eastern Bay of Plenty water cutting

Speed restrictions and stop/go traffic management will be in place on state highways around the Eastern Bay of Plenty this month as contractors continue an annual water cutting programme.

Water cutting with a high pressure water jet removes areas of excess bitumen that have appeared during the hot weather over summer. It helps to improve grip and prolong the life of the road. Work is continuing on SH2 from Waiotahe through to the Waioeka Gorge. People should expect minor delays and are urged to drive carefully through the work sites.

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1 comment

It doesn't work

Posted on 01-07-2016 18:08 | By Kaimai

So I checked it - so Mclaren Falls road is closed, detour via Omanawa Rd - nothing on the website. Why would anyone bother checking websites that are not kept up to date


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