Delays are expected on Chapel Street, during the week starting August 10, as works continue on the arterial road and in its vicinity. Works problems in the area include a lane diversion installation on the Chapel Street eastbound off ramp of the Harbour Link Project and the continuation of a long term pedestrian footpath closure.

This information is from the traffic report issued by SmartTransport shown below.

1. Harbour Link Project
Intended programme for next week (weather dependent, therefore subject to change)
A series of lane closures will be installed along Chapel St to allow for pavement repairs to be undertaken and barrier brackets to be removed on the viaduct. Traffic controllers will be on site managing the closures. One lane in each direction will be open at all times.
A short-term stop/go closure will be installed on Mirrielees Rd to allow for concrete to be poured on the viaduct and barriers placed. Traffic will be controlled by traffic controllers with a stop/go paddle.
A short-term lane closure will be installed on Chapel St (outside Elite Fitness) to allow for a water main to be connected. One lane will be available for traffic.
A short-term stop/go operation will be installed on Dive Cr to allow for a water main to be connected. Traffic will be controlled by traffic controllers with a stop/go paddle.
A lane diversion will be installed on Chapel St eastbound off ramp to allow for work on the viaduct to be carried out. Traffic will be directed around cones at the exit onto Chapel St. One lane will be available at all times.

Long-term closures:
Continuation of a long-term lane closure westbound on Takitimu Dr. The Chapel St eastbound off ramp is open and all Otumoetai and Matua traffic will need to use this lane. A 50km/h speed restriction is in place. Westbound cyclists are advised to use Cameron Rd.
Continuation of a long-term shoulder closure on the Mount causeway, east and westbound. A 50km/h speed restriction is in place. Cyclists and pedestrians are advised to use the footpath on the existing Harbour Bridge and causeway. Please keep left and travel with care as this is a shared path. Caution is required due to heavy truck movements in this area.
Continuation of a long-term shoulder closure at the old toll plaza site west and eastbound for works on Aerodrome Bridge and other associated areas.
Installation of a long-term lane diversion on the existing Harbour Bridge to allow for the construction of the Dive Cr westbound off ramp. Cyclists and pedestrians are advised to proceed with caution through this area, as it is a shared path.
Continuation of a long-term footpath closure on Chapel St (old BP site side of Chapel St) to allow for services and construction works to continue. Pedestrians will be diverted at the controlled intersections at Chapel St and Bay Central Retail.
Continuation of a long-term lane diversion on Mirrielees Rd. All traffic is now travelling on the new road. Pedestrians are advised to follow the sign posted walkway. Dive Cr roundabout shape has changed and caution is required when driving through this area.
Long-term lane closures are in place along Hewletts Road (city-bound traffic only). This involves the reduction from 3 to 2 lanes from Totara St to Tasman Quay. Tasman Quay to Ballance Corner is reduced to one lane. This is to allow for a traffic diversion at the old toll plaza site, for construction of the new road.

2. Tauranga City works this week:
Elizabeth Street: Work to replace a retaining wall on the footpath by St Mary's Catholic Church has started. The work will take about 6 to 8 weeks to complete. At times the footpath by the wall will be closed to pedestrians. Pedestrians are asked to take care and use the signed alternative routes to negotiate the Elizabeth Street and Cameron Road intersection. There will be minor delays to motorists for the duration of the works.
Contact Meagan Dean at Tauranga City Council for more information – 07 577 7000, mobile 021 241 4628.

3. Western Bay of Plenty District works this week:
State Highway Network: SH2: Jellicoe St, Te Puke, seal overlay, from approx. Cameron Rd to No 1 Rd, delays expected.

SH2: Te Karaka Drive to Munro Road, road improvements, contra flow, delays possible