NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises works will begin on Sunday 3 March and continue until Sunday 10 March (weather dependent). The work will be carried out at night between 8pm and 5am to minimise disruption to road users, however delays will occur.
This work involves milling out and resurfacing the road, including new road markings.
For the first 3 nights (3-5 March) stop/stop will be needed between Barrett Road and Te Karaka Drive. During this time there will be a one-hour traffic hold with a 10-minute traffic release to allow 60m sections to be milled and resurfaced. On 6,7 and 10 March, traffic control will revert to stop/go. There will be no works on Friday and Saturday, 8-9 March.
Road users can expect significant delays during these night works. Temporary speed limits will be in place during the day due to the worksite having a different level to the normal road, with ramps transitioning traffic between the sites, where required.
Te Karaka Drive Stream Bridge map
Road works have been a feature of people’s journeys across the Bay of Plenty this summer. We understand this has been frustrating for some drivers, but making the most of the warm and dry weather means our roads will be stronger and more resilient for longer.
We recommend checking Journey Planner before you begin your travel.