The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising motorists travelling through the Poike Road roundabout on State Highway 29 to be aware of major night works commencing this Sunday.

Major pavement repair work will take place to the roundabout, and all its approaches, starting 6.30pm on June 8 and will continue each night (excluding Friday and Saturday nights) through to 6.30am on Monday, June 16.

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During certain phases of work, parts of the roundabout will be closed off to vehicles. Motorists travelling on Poike Road approaching the roundabout from the Windermere Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, or from Ohauiti Road, may be required to take a sign posted detour route.

This will be via the SH29 Oropi Road roundabout or the SH29 Welcome Bay Road roundabout or, Ohauiti Road and Welcome Bay Road.

Motorists travelling on SH29 approaching the roundabout will not be detoured.

There will be a 50km/h speed restriction in place both during unattended day hours and during night work hours from 6.30pm to 6.30am, including on the adjacent portions of Poike Road.

Motorists are advised to drive with care and to expect delays as there will be an uneven surface, especially during the early evening hours.

The Transport Agency wishes to thank drivers for their patience and Tauranga City Council for their cooperation, while these works are being done.

To find out more about these works, click here, or phone the Transport Agency on 0800 4 HIGHWAYS.