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Sunday 2 October
The following road closure will be in place from 5.00am - 8.00pm:
• Durham Street – between Elizabeth Street and Spring Street
Hot Pink Walk
Wednesday 5 October
The following road closures will be in place from 3.30pm - 9pm:
- The Strand – between Harington Street and Devonport Road
- Hamilton Street – between The Strand and Willow Street
The following rolling closures will be in place during the Parade only between 5.45pm - 7.30pm
- Devonport Road – between The Strand and Elizabeth Street
- Elizabeth Street (Westbound Lane) from Devonport Road and Cameron Road
Brown Street – between Cameron Road and Willow Street
Papamoa East Interchange
Preliminary works for the construction of the Pāpāmoa East Interchange are progressing.
Earthworks are underway and will require traffic management on the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) until April 2023.
Three lanes of the TEL are now open, and the speed limit on the eastbound lanes has increased from 50km/h to 70km/h - this will remain in place for the next six months.
Once a chicane in the westbound lane is removed the speed limit heading into Tauranga will also be lifted to 70km/h.
The outer westbound lane will remain closed until April 2023, to allow continued earthworks on the Bell Road side of the TEL to occur safely.
These changes in traffic management could be delayed as a result of poor weather.
We appreciate drivers' patience with these works and urge people to keep to the signposted speed limits for everyone’s safety.
There may be minor traffic delays because of this work. As this does not materially impact travel times, tolls will continue to apply.
Drivers will be notified of the work and scheduled changes to driving circumstances by digital signs either side of the worksite.
For more information about the Pāpāmoa East Interchange and construction, visit Pāpāmoa East Interchange.
Links Avenue cul-de-sac trial
The trial is now underway. Infringement of the bus lanes that create the cul-de-sac will result in a fine of $150.
What this means:
A temporary cul-de-sac has been established on Links Avenue, between Solway Place and Concord Avenue. The trial works in a very similar way to the last, but there are some differences. In summary:
- Thoroughfare is limited to emergency vehicles, buses, bikes, motorbikes, rubbish collection trucks, clearly marked taxis and delivery trucks
- The bus lane has been removed
- Reduced speed on Links Avenue to 30km
- The road has been resealed and includes temporary road markings
- The trial will run for at least four months to test the impact on the wider roading network and observe commuting behaviour over time.
For more information on the trial, visit Links Avenue cul-de-sac trial.
Cameron Road
There are several construction sites along Cameron Road. Please take care driving through construction zones and be kind to the Cameron Road Joint Venture construction team as they go about their work. If you need help, they are happy to assist you to find your way through the site.
The team has finished work on the central median replacing and renewing damaged kerbs, from 193 Cameron Road (Fire Station) to Wharf Street. The current southbound and northbound right lane closures will remain in place in preparation to lay asphalt. From Monday 3 October, the team will start milling (remove old surface) and filling (placing new asphalt) this section of road, from Wharf Street to Elizabeth Street. This work will be completed as night works and is expected to take one week. Temporary traffic management will be in place.
The team is also working between Elizabeth Street and Third Avenue on the eastern side of Cameron Road, upgrading the stormwater network and footpath. Temporary traffic management is in place, with a southbound left lane closure between Elizabeth Street and Third Avenue. The First Avenue and Cameron Road intersection work is complete and the team is planning to reinstate the road in the coming week. Access to First Avenue will be maintained through Devonport Road while we complete this work.
The stormwater and footpath upgrade work is underway on the western side of Cameron Road, from Elizabeth Street to Second Avenue. Temporary traffic management is in place with a northbound left lane closure, with no right turn into Cameron Road from Second Avenue. First Avenue is left in only. A detour is in place from First Avenue, along Westbay Lane, into Second Avenue to exit onto Cameron Road. Second Avenue is reduced to one lane and temporary traffic lights are installed at Second Avenue to control traffic flow.
The wastewater upgrade is complete between Third Avenue and Sixth Avenue. The wastewater connections down Fifth Avenue, Arundel Street and Fourth Avenue will start in the coming weeks.
Work on the eastern side of Cameron Road between Sixth and Fifteenth Avenue is progressing well. The team will be returning to work between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in the coming week as they prepare to begin laying pavers. Temporary traffic management will be in place with a southbound left lane closure in this section.
The temporary traffic management between Seventh Avenue and 20m before Eleventh Avenue will be removed in the coming weeks as this work completes and the team continues upgrading the stormwater and streetscape between Eleventh and Twelfth Avenue on the eastern side of Cameron Road. Vehicle traffic is reduced to one lane on the eastern side in the areas where work is taking place.
Installation of block pavers outside Tauranga Boys College continues, with a westbound single lane closure. The work site on the western side of Cameron Road from Fifteenth Avenue has extended to Twelfth Avenue, as the team continue to upgrade the stormwater system, shared path and driveways in this section.
Intersection work:
- Eighth Avenue/Cameron Road (west): closed while we work in this area.
- Tenth Avenue/Cameron Road: closed until the end of September
- Fourteenth Avenue/Cameron Road (west): closed while we work in this area.
- Twelfth Avenue: the centre median is permanently closed to through traffic.
Please note, above works are weather dependent.
Visit Building our future. Cameron Road, Te Papa for more information.
Maunganui Road safety improvements
Sutherland Avenue to Hinau Street
Safety improvement work continues over several sites in this area focused on upgrading drainage, footpaths and kerbing. We ask drivers to stick to the speed limit and take care when travelling past the work sites. These road works are weather dependent - prolonged rain could see scheduled work delayed.
Maunganui Road lane closures - school holidays and beyond
- To allow work at two separate sections of Maunganui Road, we anticipate a lane closure and detours to be in place from the start of school holidays. This is to enable the installation of street lights and trees in front of Mount Maunganui College, and further down the road, the start of construction of roundabouts at Sutherland Avenue, Matai Street and Hinau Street and an upgrade of the road surface. We are currently reviewing options at this location, and will keep the community up-to-date with more details via a media release and social media.
Bain Street
- Upgrades around Bain Street, including stormwater infrastructure, ducting for new lighting and preparation for kerbs and footpaths has begun. This requires the road to be closed at times in the coming weeks.
Matai Street
- Matai Street remains closed for drainage and footpath infrastructure upgrades.
Golf Street to Tui Street
- Construction of the third traffic island continues. Once all three islands are complete, trees and streetlights will be installed in the median islands during the school holidays, starting Monday 3 October. To allow work to proceed safely, the eastbound lane on Maunganui Road will need to be closed for up to two weeks with a signposted detour for heavy vehicles via Hull Road and Newton Street.
For more information visit Maunganui Road safety improvements.
Totara Street safety upgrade
We’re working on a safer option for people who travel along Totara Street.
Hewletts Road and Totara street intersection:
- Night works to construct a new crossing at the Hewletts Road/Totara Street intersection start on Monday 3 October. Two way traffic will be maintained and lane diversions in place, as work moves across the road in sections. The slip lane to Totara Street will be closed from 8pm - 6am during works. Left turn from Hewletts Road onto Totara will be possible at the Hewletts Road/Totara Street traffic lights. Works are expected to take five to six weeks.
Between Hull Road and Kawaka Street (and towards Rata Street)
- Work continues, Monday to Friday between 6am - 4pm. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained with speed restrictions in place.
Waimarie Street
- Work continues in this section on the shared path and left turn lane.
Matai Street (towards Rata Street)
- Pavement work continues on the port side of Totara Street. To safely facilitate this work, there will be traffic management in place and two lanes of traffic maintained at all times.
Nikau Crescent (off Rata Street) road closure
- Work on footpath reconstruction and speed bump installation continues with a partial closure at the corner of Nikau Crescent and Rata Street in place.
Rata Street
- Rata Street, from Totara Street to Nikau Crescent, is closed while underground water testing takes place.
- During the final stages of the project there will be some underground work taking place. This means that a section of Totara Street will be closed at the Rata Street entrance.
- There will be alternative routes in place via Maunganui Road, Tawa Street and Puriri Street. Access for emergency services, local businesses and residents will be maintained at all times.
Between Hewletts Road and Hull Road
- Work continues between 7pm - 7am, Sunday to Thursday. Traffic traveling south along Totara Street will be diverted along Maunganui Road until this section of work is complete (pictured below). Both lanes of traffic will remain open along Totara Street during the day.
Please note: this work is weather dependent.
Looking ahead:
Night works to construct the cycleway between Tasman Quay and Totara Street are scheduled to begin near the end of this project. Between 8pm - 5am traffic will be reduced to one lane. All lanes will remain open from 5am - 8pm.
For more information visit Totara Street safety upgrade.
Traffic report
- Fifteenth Avenue, Turret Road, Turret Road Bridge: Fifteenth Avenue and Turret Road from Burrows Street, to and including Turret Road Bridge, will be under stop/go traffic management from 7pm Sunday 2 October while safety improvements take place. Works include road resurfacing, replacing damaged footpaths, bridge repairs, tree pruning, and the installation of safety separators along the Hairini Causeway cycleway. Work will take place between 7pm - 6am, Sunday to Thursday. Motorists should expect delays, and use an alternative route if possible. Works are estimated to be completed in early November, weather dependent.
- SH36 Northbound Lane Closure: Crews will continue working on the side of the highway and temporary speed limits will be in place at times over the coming weeks.
Papamoa works:
- Te Okuroa Dr and The Boulevard raised pedestrian crossings: Work is set to begin on Monday 3 October on construction of two raised pedestrian crossings on Te Okuroa Drive outside Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School (replacing the existing zebra crossing), and on The Boulevard near Suzanne Aubert Catholic School. Speed restrictions and traffic management will be in place for the duration of the works. Construction is expected to take two weeks and we aim to have the crossing operational by the start of term 4.
- Opal Drive to Beachwater Drive, Papamoa: construction of a wastewater pipeline continues in the Wairākei Reserve. Potholing works have begun along Opal Drive with small footpath closures expected. The walkway behind Fashion Island remains closed. The track closure between Domain Road and Opal Drive has an alternative route available on the other side of the stream until works are completed. Access from Opal Drive to Te Akau Ki school will remain open for the duration of the works. Traffic management will be in place and works are scheduled for completion December in 2022. A road closure of Opal Drive, between Topaz Drive and Redditch Place, is planned from 7am Monday 3 October to install a section of the Opal Drive Rising Main upgrade pipeline. Traffic will be redirected towards either Domain Road or Longview Drive to detour around. Residents will maintain property access, and pedestrian access will be available. Hours of work will be 7am - 6pm. Works is estimated to be completed by Saturday 8 October, weather dependent. The project is expected to be complete by the end of December 2022. For more information visit Opal Drive wastewater pipeline upgrade Pāpāmoa.
Mount Maunganui Works
- Adams Ave/Marine Parade Asphalting: resealing works will take place in the Adams Ave/Marine Parade area from Monday 26 September to Wednesday 5 October. The work will be carried out at night from 6pm – 6am (weather dependent) and there will be a full road closure in place.
- Victoria Road, Pacific Avenue, Salisbury Avenue, Crane Street, Carysfort Street, Links Avenue, Solway Place, Taupo Avenue: works continue with completion estimated for mid-October. There may be minor delays with traffic management in place and construction noise expected Monday - Friday between 7am - 4.30pm.
- Rita Street and Banks Avenue: watermain upgrades are underway and are expected to be completed mid-October.
- Waitui Grove and Justine Way: Works underway and expected to be completed by mid-October.
- MacDonald St: Works to start next week and expected to be completed late October.
There may be minor delays with traffic management in place and construction noise expected Monday to Friday between 7am and 4.30pm.
Tree removal will close SH2 Te Puna early October
The need to swiftly remove a tree next to the road means Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency needs to close a section of State Highway 2 for two days early next month.
The closure, between the SH2/Te Puna Road/Minden Road roundabout and SH2/Te Puna Station Road intersection, will be in place between 5am - 4pm, on both Saturday 1 and Sunday, 2 October.
The cause of the issue lies with a separate tree that fell previously, disturbing the embankment and putting this tree at risk.
The detour for all southbound vehicles, including heavy vehicles, is via Te Puna Road and Te Puna Station Road, and the northbound route is the same, in reverse order. Under normal circumstances this will add less than five minutes to travel time.
If the weather conditions are not suitable (high winds mean we won’t be able to do this work safely) then the work will need to be postponed to the following weekend.
For more information check out our Weekly bulletin.