Event traffic management
Mount Maunganui Half Marathon
Saturday, 27 August 2022
To ensure a safe and successful event, traffic management will be in place as follows:
Lane closures: from 7.30am until 1pm
- The seaward side of Oceanbeach Road (entire length)
- The seaward side of Marine Parade (entire length)
- The Mauao side of Adams Avenue (The Mall to Marine Parade)
- The seaward side of The Mall (Adams Avenue to Salisbury Avenue) continuing around on to Salisbury Avenue (The Mall to Victoria Road).
Traffic is able to make a left turn onto Oceanbeach Road, Marine Parade and The Mall, but no right turn for the duration of the closure.
Road closures: from 8am until 10am
- Surf Road (resident access is maintained during this time)
Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2022
There are four more confirmed Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2022 games at the Tauranga Domain this year on Sunday, 28 August, Sunday, 18 September (please note traffic management on this game day will be slightly different as the Tauranga Marathon is also running in the city centre), Saturday, 24 September and Wednesday, 28 September.
There will be a northbound closure on Cameron Road between McLean Street and Brown Street on game days and restricted parking on Cameron Road (see below for more information). A stop-go may be in place on game days to allow for the safe entry/ exit for spectators at and around Tauranga Domain.
Northbound lane closure:
Sunday 28 August, Sunday 18 September, Saturday 24 September and Wednesday 28 September
- Cameron Road (between McLean Street and Brown Street)
Parking restrictions
There will be restricted parking on Cameron Road. Parking for mobility card holders is within the venue and directly outside the venue on Cameron Road if required, with access via Cameron Road (northbound only).
Zespri AIMS Games
Saturday, 3 to Friday, 9 September
Zespri AIMS Games is taking place across Tauranga next week, after a two-year hiatus. Residents should expect some delays, as the event typically brings over 20,000 athletes and supporters to the city.
A free park and ride service is being provided by Tauranga City Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council to help relieve congestion and encourage uptake in more sustainable transport. The service will travel from Mount Hot Pools to Gordon Spratt Reserve and return, stopping at Blake Park, Baywave and Trustpower Baypark. Local supporters are encouraged to check out the games and use the free service to get around too.
Find out more about the park and ride service: nzaimsgames.co.nz/buses
More about Zespri AIMS Games: www.nzaimsgames.co.nz
Pāpāmoa East Interchange
Due to traffic speeding through the work site, speed has been lowered from 70km/h to 50km/h. Drivers are urged to stick to the speed limit as signposted. The site will be monitored closely in collaboration with Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency. Once more drivers keep to the limit, raising the speed to 70km/h will be considered.
Preliminary work has started for the construction of the new Pāpāmoa East Interchange, which will connect neighbourhoods in Pāpāmoa East to the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL)/ State Highway 2 (SH2). Earthworks have begun and will require traffic management on the TEL for the next six months, until March 2023.
During this first phase of work, nine-metre-high embankment walls will be built, as well as a number of stormwater culverts - in preparation for construction of the interchange itself, scheduled for 2023.
This work will take place in the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road corridor, on the western side of the Kaituna River bridge.
Traffic impacts – August 2022 to March 2023
To allow this work to proceed safely, traffic on the TEL/ SH2 will be impacted for the next six months.
- Ongoing until Monday, 3 October 2022
- Traffic reduced to one lane in both directions
- Speed reduced to 50km/h
- Monday, 3 October 2022 to March 2023
- One westbound lane closed
- Speed reduced to 70km/h
There may be minor traffic delays as a result 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 a number of construction sites along Cameron Road. Please take care driving through construction zones and be kind to our construction team as they go about their work. If you need help, they are happy to assist people find their way through the site.
The Cameron Road Joint Venture team are now working on the central median replacing and renewing damaged kerbs, from 193 Cameron Road (fire station) to Wharf Street which will see southbound and northbound right lane closures. The team is also working between Elizabeth Street and Second 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 Second Avenue. The team is installing a new central island at the First Avenue and Cameron Road intersection which includes a full intersection closure, with no access to or from Cameron Road. Access to First Avenue will be maintained through Devonport Road.
The wastewater upgrade continues between Third Avenue and Sixth Avenue, which sees lane closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes. During this period, northbound traffic will be diverted onto the other side of the road, with a single lane operating in each direction. The wastewater upgrade down Sixth Avenue is underway. There will be no access into Sixth Avenue from Cameron Road, a left hand turn out of Sixth Avenue is maintained.
Work on the eastern side of Cameron Road between Ninth and Fifteenth Avenue is progressing well, with the work between Sixth and Ninth Avenue, and Twelfth and Thirteenth Avenue complete for now. Our work zone has extended from Ninth Avenue up to Twelfth Avenue as we continue upgrading the stormwater and streetscape. Vehicle traffic is reduced to one lane on the eastern side in the areas where work is taking place.
Installation of new block pavers outside Tauranga Boys College is underway. This will require a one lane closure and is expected to take up to three weeks (weather dependent). The work site on the western side of Cameron Road from Fifteenth Avenue has extended to Twelfth Avenue.
Intersection work:
- First Avenue (east): closed while works, including the new centre island, are completed, with no through traffic for two months
- Eighth Avenue/Cameron Road (west): closed while stormwater works are completed, with no through traffic until mid-September
- Tenth Avenue/Cameron Road: closed until the end of September
- Fourteenth Avenue/Cameron Road (west): closed while the watermain is replaced with no through traffic until mid-September
- Twelfth Avenue: the centre median is permanently closed to through traffic.
Work is underway on the western side of Cameron Road between Thirteenth and Fifteenth Avenue, upgrading the stormwater system, shared path and driveways.
Please note, above works are weather dependent.
Visit Building our future. Cameron Road, Te Papa for more information.
Seismic strengthening at our parking buildings
We are carrying out earthquake strengthening works on the Elizabeth Street and Spring Street parking buildings. These are precautionary works to reduce the risk to users and the extent of damage that a significant earthquake could cause.
- Elizabeth Street: we are undertaking the construction in stages, with a maximum of 30 parking spaces unavailable at any given time. Traffic will be reduced to one-way on the ramps when the works are carried out on each level.
- Spring Street: works are underway and expected to run until mid-2023. The building will remain operational with a reduced number of parks available at the parking building. Crews are currently working on levels 1, 3 and 5 where parking is impacted. Alternate parking spaces are available nearby at the Elizabeth Street parking building.
Please take care when driving or walking around work sites. There may be some loud noise at times, as well as shaking, dust and minor delays associated with the traffic management in place – apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. We recommend people keep their car windows up when in the parking building.
For more information visit Seismic strengthening at our parking buildings.
Maunganui Road safety improvements
Sutherland Avenue to Hinau Street
Safety improvement work continues to take place over several sites in this area over the next few months. We ask drivers to take care when driving through pas the work sites and be patient with staff and other road users.
Maunganui Road lane closure: scheduled for the second half of September
To enable the new roundabouts at Sutherland Avenue, Matai Street and Hinau Street, Maunganui Road will go down to one lane heading towards Mount Maunganui CBD from the second half of September. Traffic coming out of the Mount will be diverted via Totara Street, local/residential traffic can follow Grove Avenue, Oceanview Road and Tay Street. Works are expected to be completed in 12 weeks.
Hinau Street
- Vehicle access to/from Hinau Street from Maunganui Road is closed until mid-September, to enable stormwater infrastructure upgrades and the roadway reconstruction. For the duration, access to Hinau Street is via Miro Street.
Work replacing footpaths, kerbs and driveways on Maunganui Road opposite Hinau Street will start late next week.
Puriri Street intersection
- Puriri Street is expected to reopen in the next few days (weather permitting) once the stormwater infrastructure upgrade is completed.
- Work is progressing on the off-road shared path in front of the library.
Terrace Avenue
- Stormwater infrastructure upgrades around Terrace Avenue are now complete and the new footpath is open.
- Works are completed on the kerb and footpath between Terrace Avenue and Bain Street.
Matai Street
- Matai Street remains closed for drainage infrastructure upgrades.
- Work continues on the off-road shared path between the corner at Zespri moving towards the library.
Golf Street to Tui Street
- Construction of the new median isle between Tui Street and Golf Road as well as kerbs alongside the new shared path in front of Mount Maunganui College, is making steady progress.
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.
Between Hull Road and Kawaka Street (and towards Rata Street)
- Work continues, Monday to Friday between 6am and 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. In order 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 from Wednesday, 14 September for approximately one week.
- 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 and 7am, Sunday to Thursday. Traffic traveling south along Totara Street will be diverted along Maunganui Road until this section of work is complete. 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 and 5am traffic will be reduced to one lane. All lanes will remain open from 5am to 8pm.
For more information visit Totara Street safety upgrade.
Watermain upgrades
- SH36, Pyes Pa: the northbound lane of SH36, between the Pyes Pa roundabout and the Kennedy Road roundabout, is closed from Monday, 29 August while watermain and wastewater piping is installed. Northbound traffic on SH36 will be detoured at the Pyes Pa roundabout onto Pyes Pa Road. Traffic will stay on Pyes Pa Road towards Barkes Corner and can reconnect to SH36/ Takitimu Drive via SH29A. Work is estimated to be completed by mid October, weather dependent.
- Victoria Road, Pacific Avenue, Salisbury Avenue, Crane Street, Carysfort Street, Links Avenue, Solway Place, Taupo Avenue, Mount Maunganui: works continue with completion is estimated for late August. There may be minor delays with traffic management in place and construction noise expected Monday to Friday between 7am and 4.30pm.
Rita Street, Banks Avenue, Mount Maunganui: watermain upgrades are underway and are expected to be completed mid September. There may be minor delays with traffic management in place and construction noise expected Monday to Friday between 7am and 4.30pm.
There may be minor delays with traffic management in place and construction noise expected Monday to Friday between 7am and 4.30pm.
Traffic report
City centre
- 2 Devonport Road: please take care when walking past the demolition site in this area. There will be footpath detours and some car park closures over the coming months.
38 Elizabeth Street: temporary traffic lights have been installed near the Grey Street roundabout. Traffic lights will come on to manage construction-related vehicles entering and exiting the construction site outside Farmers.
Beyond the city centre
- Waimapu Pa Road, Hairini: wastewater renewal works are underway and will continue on weekdays between 7.30am and 4.30pm. Normal construction noise is expected and a two-way stop/go will be in place while works occurs on the eastbound berm of Waimapu Pa Road. Works are expected to be completed mid December.
- Turret Road Reserve: the reserve and carpark remains closed while contractors install stairs to improve access and public safety. There will be no access to the reserve with fencing and traffic management in place. Works are expected to be completed late August.
- Opal Drive to Beachwater Drive, Pāpāmoa: construction of a wastewater pipeline continues in the Wairākei Reserve. Potholing works are scheduled to begin Monday, 5 September 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 a Ki school will remain open for the duration of the works. Traffic management will be in place and works are scheduled for completion December 2022. Please note: a road closure of Opal Drive is scheduled from Saturday, 1 until Sunday, 16 October during the school holidays while works commence to install the pipeline across the road.
For more information visit Opal Drive wastewater pipeline upgrade Pāpāmoa.
For more information check out our Weekly bulletin.