Traffic delays are possible in and around the Western Bay of Plenty as the NZ Transport Agency undertakes road works in the region.

Motorists are being advised to drive with caution and allow extra time to the travel in the following areas:

Below is road work activity with potential to delay traffic on Inroads managed networks 28 March– 4 April 2014 (weather dependant)

SH2: Arden Cottage Curve Realignment

(to the north of Athenree Rd intersection)

Speed restriction through the site in the interim

Delays likely

SH 2 – Te Puna Stream Bridge

Watermain replacement

Speed restrictions in place

Periodic Stop/go in operation between 9am and 4pm

Delays likely

Anticipated completion: March 31

SH 2 – Collins Lane to Te Puke Quarry Road

Pavement smoothing

Northbound detour when required Te Puke Quarry Road/Manoeka Road – however, not suitable for heavy vehicles

Stop/Go in operation

Speed restrictions

Delays likely

Work dates: March 21 to April 3

SH 2 – Te Puke – Kaituna Bridge repair work

30kmph speed restriction in place through the site

Delays are expected

SH 29: near Thorn Road

Shoulder widening, sealing and wire rope barrier installation over a 1km section.

Shoulder closures with Contra Flow

Speed restrictions

Stop/Go possible

Delays likely

SH 29: Ngamuwahine Bridge for approx. 1 km

Seal widening, Rehab and wire rope barrier installation

Speed restrictions

Stop/Go as required

Delays likely

Anticipated completion: end April 2014

SH36: South between Taumata Road and Mangatoi Road

1km length of Seal Widening

Stop/Go in operation

Speed restrictions

Delays likely

Anticipated completion: Mid April 2014

WBOPDC LOCAL ROADS:

Te Matai Rd: 22km - 28km (ends at SH36/Pyes Pa Road)

Seal Extension

Delays possible

Anticipated completion: End April 2014