Traffic using the Marsh Street overbridge is reduced to one lane this week while the bridge joint is cut out and replaced.
The steel expansion joint in the centre of the overbridge is being removed because it is too noisy.

The bridge joint is being cut out and replaced.

This information from New Zealand Transport Agency weekly bulletin, for the week beginning Monday, Febraury 22, published below.

Temporary Changes to Bus Stops: For the next few months all Bay Hopper Tauranga buses will stop at, and depart from Durham Street near Baycourt instead of Willow or Wharf Streets. This temporary arrangement is in place while essential roadworks are done on Wharf and Willow Streets. Signage directing people to the temporary bus stops is in place and information is available on buses, in your local library and in the Council Customer Service Centre on Willow Street.
Kairua Road Reconstruction: Major road works are underway on Kairua Road between number R194 and the intersection with Welcome Bay Road. The work involves some earthworks to improve bends, reconstructing and resurfacing the road, installing new kerb and channeling and upgrading stormwater and a water main. Some disruption to traffic can be expected at times and there will be speed restrictions in place. The work is expected to take about 10 weeks to complete.
Route K Resealing: South bound access onto the toll road (Route K) will be affected by resealing work scheduled for Monday 22 February 2010 between 5am and midday. The work involves resealing about 700 metres of the road and is weather dependant. Traffic heading south from the city towards Tauriko and Hamilton is advised to use State Highway 2 to Bethlehem and then via Moffat Road. Access to Bethlehem and State Highway 2 via Takitimu Drive and northbound lanes into the city will not be affected.
Takitimu Drive: Roadworks have started on Takitimu Drive between the Elizabeth Street roundabout and the Waihi Road off ramp.The work is to complete the road maintenance and resurfacing which was started before Christmas and is expected to take about four weeks to complete, depending on weather. There will be a 30km speed limit through the work site and lane changes will be in place so motorists should expect delays, particularly at peak times and if possible use an alternative route.
Wharf /Willow Streets: Major road works are due to start on Wharf and Willow Streets later this month. The work will involve reconstructing and resurfacing the road and installing new kerb and channelling. Additional work includes upgrading the sewer, stormwater, watermains, and some parts of the footpath. While these road works are underway, the BayHopper Tauranga buses will operate from temporary bus stops on Durham Street.
Coopers Road / Farm Street: Work to remove existing speed humps and replace them with speed cushions is continuing. There is traffic management in place so please take care when driving through the area.
Hynds Road: The speed humps removed prior to Christmas are being replaced with speed cushions. There is traffic management in place so please take care when driving through the area.
Bethlehem Roundabout: Construction of the new roundabout on SH2 at Bethlehem west is underway. Work is expected to be completed by the end of June. Traffic management and site screens will be in place but only minimal delays are expected in the early stages of construction. Motorists are advised to take care when driving through the work site.
Parton Road: Work is continuing with footpath construction, kerb and channeling, installation of street lighting and construction of the road surface underway. Work is expected to be completed by late May. There will be unsealed sections and temporary speed restrictions will be in place.
Local Road Resealing: The local road resealing programme is underway and will continue until late March. Generally this work will involve minimal disruption to traffic.
Andrew Place/Shelley Street: Work to install new storm water pipes is continuing. Some minor disruption to traffic is possible.
Vale Street: Work to reshape Vale Street between Baden Street and Landscape Road to form an overland stormwater flow path during severe storms is underway. Currently kerb and channel is being laid in Vale Street between Baden Street and Hinewa Road. Disruption to traffic is expected to be minimal. The footpath will be closed on one side of the road from time to time. Please pay attention to signs and take care when driving in the area. Work is scheduled for completion by October 2010.
State Highway Network: SH 2 Surface Resealing: Main Road, Katikati Stop/go contra flow with minor delays expected.

Local Road Network: Seal Widening/Extension - Minden, Crawford, Mountain, Kelly and Wilson Road North. Stop/Go control, minor delays possible.