Motoring

Works drop speed limit

Motorists travelling on Parton Road between Tara Road and Bell Road are facing a temporary speed limit there of 30km/h. This reduced speed limit, to be imposed... Read More

Spilled trailer load blocks lane

A blockage occurred at the Oropi Road and State Highway 29 roundabout intersection at about 4pm when a load being towed on a trailer came free and fell to the road. The... Read More

Bridge gets emergency fix

The NZ Transport Agency is commencing emergency works next week on the Ohineangaanga Stream bridge on Jellicoe Street in Te Puke. NZTA acting Tauranga state highways... Read More

Tunnel trouble – promise broken?

The proposed Welcome Bay tunnel appears to be losing favour with roading project decision makers as the NZ Transport Agency considers other options. The tunnel... Read More

Apprentice chance in motorsport

Motor Trade Association (MTA) is encouraging Western Bay of Plenty apprentices to enter its apprentice of the year competition. 2010 MTA Apprentice of the Year winner... Read More

NZTA centre gives insight on TEL

People have five years to practice negotiating the Domain Road/State Highway 2/ Eastern Link interchange and roundabouts before the project is completed in 2016. ... Read More

Fraser Street disruption ahead

Motorists travelling in the Tauranga region are being asked to expect delays around Fraser Street on Friday morning. Tauranga City Council communications advisor... Read More

Nose-to-tail traffic in Te Puna

Traffic is jammed heavily on State Highway 2 north of Bethlehem due to roadworks with motorists being diverted down Station Road. The diversion is for both directions... Read More

Oropi Road closes

A partial road closure is expected to cause minimal traffic delays as the Tauranga City Council closes a section of Oropi Road. The section between Maleme Street... Read More

Heavy load for eastern corridor

A completed study of New Zealand's state highway network shows a Bay of Plenty arterial road is one of seven nationally that carries a disproportionate amount of... Read More

Study for roundabout options begins

It may look like people drilling holes and digging pits, but the activity at Bayfair is actually the beginning of the geotechnical testing of the Maunganui-Girven... Read More

Road safety: bad start to holiday

Eastern Bay of Plenty police have had a disappointing start to the long weekend after a drink drive operation last night saw seven people processed for drink driving... Read More