A number of events are taking place in and around Tauranga and Mount Maunganui today and motorists are being advised there are also a number of road closures.

The Tauranga Arts Festival is happening in town today and will see The Strand, between Harrington Street and Devonport Road, closed from 8am to 4pm.

Certain roads will be closed in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui today for a variety of reasons.

See below for a full list of road closures in the area.

City Centre Road Closure:

The Strand between Harrington Street and Devonport Road will be closed on the following dates: - 26 October between 8.00am and 4.00pm (Arts Festival) - 27 October between 11.00am and 8.00pm ('Stranded Sunday' event)

Masonic Car Park on Willow Street will be closed until November 7 for the Tauranga Arts Festival.

Mount Maunganui Road Closures:

The following Mount Maunganui roads will be closed to vehicles for the ‘Wheels on Mainstreet' event today from about 6am until 5pm: - Maunganui Road - from Salisbury Avenue to Pacific Avenue (main shopping area) but not including the roundabouts. - Prince Avenue - from Maunganui Road to Victoria Road - Phoenix Carpark - the front portion from Maunganui Road to Shadelands Lane

Traffic Report

Cameron Road: Work to widen Cameron Road between 17th and 19th Avenue is due to start this week. All on road car parking will be permanently removed and sections of the cycle lanes will be temporarily closed while work is taking place, however the pedestrian crossing and the entrance to the hospital will remain open at all times. Please take extra care when driving through the site and consider taking a different route as there may be delays during peak times.

Elizabeth Street: Work to improve the intersection of Cameron Road and Elizabeth Street is underway. Expect delays over the next few weeks and take extra care when driving through this area.

Newton Street: Works are expected to start this week on a new footpath link to Hewlett's Road. Expect minimal delays when travelling through the area.

Pilot Bay: Stormwater improvement work and installation of new pedestrian crossings is continuing along The Mall. There will be varying amounts of disruption and diversions in place.

Reseal work: The summer reseal programme is now underway. Disruption to traffic should be minimal, however please take care when passing through a reseal site.

State Highway 2 Bethlehem to Waihi Road: Resurfacing work on SH2 between Bethlehem roundabout and Waihi Road is continuing. Lane closures and temporary new road layouts may be in place. Please take care when travelling in this area.

State Highway 2 Te Maunga to Bruce Road: Motorists will be driving on a new section of the Tauranga Eastern Link between Te Maunga and Bruce Road to allow for the final stage of construction of the Mangatawa interchange. Motorists are advised to drive with care while adjusting to the new road layout.