It appears the New Tauranga Eastern Link Road is doomed to the same mistakes that Tauranga City Council made when they designed the Route K Road.
This is a new 23km road, costing $455 million, with very few ways to get onto it and off it. Just like the White Elephant Route K Road. The Eastern Link is expected to pay for itself with tolls from the users. I believe it does not stand a chance as it is designed to fail. If we cannot get on and off easily we will not use it. Of course, most will see that this road, like Route K, is designed to get freight to the Mount wharf quickly and economically. Now, if that is the case, why is the wharf not paying for it?
You may think that, because the NZ Transport Agency is funding this road, it is not costing you directly. Think again, as they get their money from your taxation.
Ken Evans, Avenues.