Lanes on the Tauranga Eastern Link will be closed this weekend.

The eastbound lanes between Pāpāmoa and Paengaroa (towards Whakatāne / Rotorua) will be closed between 5.30am and 1pm on Saturday, January 20, for the cycle-leg of the Tauranga Half Triathlon which is part of the Mount Festival of Multisport.

This is the fourth year the event has used the Toll Road lanes for the cycle leg and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is pleased to be able to support the on-going success of the event, says a spokesperson for the roading agency.

"The alternative route for motorists during this time is via Te Puke Highway.

"Minor delays may be experienced for Toll Road users during this time and traffic management will be in place at the Domain Road interchange and Paengaroa roundabout."

The westbound lanes between Paengaroa and Pāpāmoa will operate as usual.   

For safety reasons, the Paengaroa roundabout will be closed to spectators and traffic management will be in place.

The best place to watch the event is along Marine Parade and Oceanbeach Road, Mount Maunganui. 

Detour information for Tauranga Half Triathlon. Waka Kotahi/ Photo supplied.

For more information on road closures relating to the Mount Festival of Multisport please click here.

https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council/council-news-and-updates/road-closures