A weekly wrap of Tauranga's road works for the next seven days.

Harbour Link Project - Intended programme for next week (weather dependent, therefore subject to change): A short-term lane closure of the Chapel St eastbound off ramp will be installed to allow for a bridge deck to be poured. Traffic wishing to travel to Otumoetai will need to turn left at the traffic lights.
A series of lane closures will be installed along Chapel St to allow pavement repairs to be undertaken. Traffic controllers will be on site managing the closures. Paving work in the vicinity of the Tauranga Bridge Marina will restrict movement of traffic both in and out of the Marina entrance. Traffic controllers will be on site managing traffic while this work is being carried out.

Long-term closures include the 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 Road.
The 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.
The 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.

The installation of a long-term lane diversion on the existing Harbour Bridge will 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.
The 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 commence. Pedestrians will be diverted at the controlled intersections at Chapel St and Bay Retail.
The cntinuation 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 Rd (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
Taniwha Place: Work is almost complete (depending on weather). Some minor finishing work still to be done this week.
Matapihi Road Combined Footpath and Cycle Way: Work to construct a combined footpath and cycle way on Matapihi Road beside the Omanu Golf Course is almost complete. Only minor finishing work still to be done. The pedestrian crossing on Matapihi Road near the Bayfair Roundabout has been moved about 50 metres further down the road towards the golf course.

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 Waitangi township Monday 27 July - tree felling work, with intermittent road closures, stop/go traffic control. Delays expected.
SH29, cnr Omanawa Road, Tuesday 28 July - tree felling work, with intermittent road closures, stop/go control. Delays expected.
SH36 - Rotorua District Mangorewa Gorge Improvements. ROAD CLOSED 9am - 4pm week days until approx. mid August 2009. Website: [email protected] Telephone: (07) 348 4199
Local Road Network: Seal Extension Work - Oropi Road, Oropi Gorge Road, Glue Pot Road contra flow, stop/go control. Minor delays possible.
Seal Widening - Poripori/Tebbutt intersection, pavement work, stop/go control. Minor delays possible.