Information supplied by New Zealand Transport Agency for the week beginning Monday, August 17.

Harbour Link Project
* A series of lane closures will be installed on Chapel St (city-bound and Otumoetai bound) near Mission St. These closures are for the installation of a sign gantry. Pedestrians are advised to proceed with caution as a drill rig will be set up on the footpath and the closed off lane. Pedestrians will be guided through the work site by a traffic controller.
* A series of short-term stop/go closures 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 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.
* Heavy vehicles will be entering and exiting site in the area adjacent to the off ramp on the Tauranga side of the existing Harbour Bridge. This is to allow for demolition works to be undertaken.
* A lane diversion will be installed on Chapel St eastbound off ramp to allow for work on the viaduct. 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. 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.

Tauranga City works this week:
Elizabeth Street: Work to replace a retaining wall on the footpath by St Mary's Catholic Church is underway. The work is expected to take about another four weeks to complete. At times the footpath by the wall will be closed to pedestrians. 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.