Motorists can expect further delays on Chapel Street this week as works commence on improving pavements near its intersection with Marsh Street. The works require rolling lane closures in the area. These closures will be undertaken between the hours of 6pm-6am. One lane will be available to traffic on a metal surface during the day and caution is advised when driving through the area.

This information provided by New Zealand Transport Agency's weekly bulletin for the week beginning Monday, October 26, published below.

1. Harbour Link Project
Intended programme

• Installation of a traffic diversion on Takitimu Dr from the footbridge to the Elizabeth St roundabout. All traffic will be diverted onto the eastbound traffic lanes. One lane available at all times for traffic. During this diversion traffic will be manoeuvred across the lanes, caution is required.
• A series of short-term lane closures will be installed on the intersection of Chapel St and Marsh St to install traffic light mast arms and test pits to be undertaken. One lane available at all times.
• A short-term lane closure will be installed on Chapel St for concrete cutting on a median island. One lane available at all times.
• A short-term lane diversion will be installed on Dive Cr to pour a kerb. One lane available at all times.
• The current footpath diversion in place on Takitimu Dr from Waihi Rd to Takitimu Dr footbridge will be extended. The new diversion will run from Waihi Rd to the end of West St (by the Chapel St/Marsh St intersection). This diversion is required to undertake work on the Takitimu Dr footbridge. Detour signs will be in place.

Long-term closures:

• Installation of long-term lane closures, eastbound and westbound on Takitimu Dr. Speed restrictions are in place. Footpath diversions are also installed from Waihi Rd footbridge to West St/Chapel Street, please follow the signposted detour. This footpath diversion will be in place for approximately four weeks.
• Installation of a long-term lane diversion on Marsh St to Dive Cr. Cyclists and pedestrians are advised to travel along the signposted 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 three to two 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 is underway at the Papamoa Beach Road end. The work is now being done on the road but disruption to traffic should be minimal. 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 continues. There is a 30km/h 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 on Takitimu Drive in the north bound lanes between the Waihi Road overbridge and Chapel Street is underway. Lane changes and a 30km/h speed limit are in place so please expect delays, particularly at peak times.
Footpath Programme: The annual footpath construction programme is underway. About 4km of new footpaths will be built between now and Christmas in various parts of the city. Works are 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.

3. Western Bay of Plenty District works this week:
State Highway Network: SH29/Tuakopai Stream area rehabilitation work, minor delays possible.
SH36 - Mangorewa Gorge Upgrade, Rotorua District Project. Now open 24 hours/day, single lane in places, minor delays expected.

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

Seal Widening - Whakamara and Wairoa Roads. Stop/Go control, minor delays possible.