Work is continuing to schedule on the Harbour Link project and this week there will be minimal closures and disruptions to traffic in addition to the long term ones already in place.
Traffic may be slow along Chapel Street, however, as there will be some work carried out on the viaduct barriers, forcing some lane closures. There will be one lane available at all times.

This information from New Zealand Transport Agency's weekly bulletin published below.

Harbour Link Project
• Installation of long-term lane closures, east and westbound on Takitimu Dr. Speed restrictions are in place. Footpath diversions will also be installed, please follow the sign posted detour.
• Installation of a long-term lane diversion on Marsh St to Dive Cr. Cyclists and pedestrians are advised to travel along the sign posted route and use the new shared walkway/cycleway on the new Harbour Bridge.
• Continuation of a long-term footpath closure on Chapel St (old BP site side of Chapel St). Pedestrians will be diverted at the controlled intersections at Chapel St and Bay Central Shopping Centre.
• Long-term lane closures are in place along Hewletts Rd (city bound traffic only), which involves the reduction from 3 to 2 lanes from Totara St to Tasman Quay. Tasman Quay to Ballance Corner is reduced to one lane to allow for a traffic diversion at the old toll plaza site for construction of the new road.
• Pedestrian and cycle access from Totara St south onto Aerodrome Bridge is closed until December 2009. Cyclists and pedestrians are advised to use the new shared walkway/cycleway which runs from Tasman Quay intersection on Hewletts Rd over the new Harbour Bridge to Mirrielees Rd.

2. Tauranga City works this week:
Parton Road: Work to reconstruct the road between Te Okuroa Drive and Papamoa Beach Road continues with installation of underground services. Most of this work is being done off the road so there should be minimal disruption to traffic this week. The project is expected to be completed by mid-March 2010, depending on weather.
Cameron Road: Routine maintenance and reconstruction work on Cameron Road between Pooles Road and Maleme Street is underway. There is a 30km speed restriction through the site so please expect delays, especially at peak times. The project is expected to be completed early December, weather permitting.
Takitimu Drive: Work resumes this week on Takitimu Drive in the north bound lane past the Elizabeth Street roundabout. Lane changes and a 30km speed limit will be in place so please expect delays, particularly at peak times.
Road Closure for Breast Cancer Walk: The Strand will be closed from Devonport Road to Harington Street on 21st October between 2.30pm and 11.00pm for the Breast Cancer Fun Walk. Police will also be implementing rolling road closures from 6:00pm on the following streets as the walk progresses: Devonport Road, 3rd Avenue, Cameron Road, Brown Street, Cliff Road, Monmouth Street, Willow Street, Spring Street, Grey Street, Elizabeth Street and Devonport Road.
Road Closure for Tauranga Arts Festival: The Strand between Devonport Road and Harington Street will be closed on 24 October from 8.30am to 4.00pm for the Tauranga Arts Festival street theatre performances.
Golf Road Resealing: Resealing work is due to start on Monday on Golf Road. Expect minor delays and use an alternative route if possible. The work is expected to take about four days, weather depending.
Footpath Programme: The annual footpath construction programme has started. About 4km of new footpaths will be built between now and Christmas in various parts of the city. Works are currently underway on Oceanbeach Road.
Strand Carpark: Reminder that the Strand Northern Reclamation Carpark is closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights between 10:30pm and 6:00am. Make sure you remove your car before 10:30pm on these nights.

Western Bay of Plenty District works this week:
State Highway Network: SH2/Jellicoe St, Te Puke - Seal overlay and road marking from approx Cameron Road to No 1 Rd. Lane closures and detours, night work where possible. Contra flow, delays expected.

SH29/Tuakopai Stream area - Rehabilitation Work, minor delays possible.

SH36 - Mangorewa Gorge Rotorua District Project: Expect open 24 hours/day from 19 October, single lane in places with minor delays expected. Website: [email protected] Telephone: (07) 348 4199

Local Road Network: Seal Extensions - Rowe, Crawford (includes widening)and Minden Roads.
Stop/Go control, minor delays possible. Seal Widening - Whakamarama, Snodgrass, Mountain and Wairoa Roads. Stop/Go control, minor delays possible.