Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway works for April 2024
Posted: 04-Apr-2024 |


Cambridge/Moffat roads: Construction work to complete the new Cambridge Road Overbridge, between Bethlehem and Tauriko continues. Until early April 2024, there is a full closure of a section of Moffat Road between Tauranga Adventist School and Cambridge Road (East). This is disruptive, there are local alternative routes for light vehicles, and all heavy vehicles can use SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road. 

SH2 Old Te Puke Road to Otamarakau: From early April, safety improvements will be undertaken along SH2. This will include a new side barrier at the intersection of SH2 and Old Coach Rd, new signage and hazard warning signs, improved road markings and audio tactile profiles (rumble strips) between Otamarakau and Old Te Puke Rd. This work will be done overnight over several weeks, with stop/go traffic management in place.

SH2 Manganuku Bridge, Waioeka Gorge: A reduced speed limit of 30km/h for heavy vehicles will remain in place until further notice. Heavy vehicles must adhere to the speed limit as those travelling at higher speeds will exert greater loads on the structure, which currently poses a significant risk. Repairs on the bridge have started and are expected to be completed in mid-April.

SH5 Napier to Taupō: Recovery alliance Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC) continues to progress safety improvements, as well as repair, recovery and maintenance activities at multiple sites on SH5. Overall, please plan for delays of up to 40 minutes across the SH5 Napier to Taupō corridor.

SH2 Karangahake Gorge: Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time while important road repairs are carried out on SH2 through the Karangahake Gorge from early April. As part of the wider road renewals programme the highway will be closed overnight through the gorge for 5 nights from Sunday 7 April to allow for road resurfacing.

SH4 Paroparowhero Culvert Replacement: Work to repair damage from heavy rainfall on SH4 north of Taumarunui, between the intersection of SH43 and Okahukura Bridge Road will continue until June 2024. The repair work involves a temporary road to maintain traffic flow under 24/7 e-light stop/go controls, while crews install a 3.5 x 4 metre box culvert. Please drive carefully and follow all temporary speed restrictions in place. Oversize loads are asked to take alternative routes where possible. 


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