Roads need to be closed for various reasons, but mainly for maintenance, construction work, and events. You can sign up for the Weekly Bulletin for up to date road closure information.
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Event road closures 2025-2026
Tauranga has plenty of amazing events on offer. To ensure these events are delivered efficiently and safely for participants, the public, residents and businesses, the following road closures will be in place:
Event road closures
Cambridge Road lane closure - January 2026
Project construction is ongoing at multiple sites on SH29 as part of the Tauriko Enabling Works, a project led by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi in partnership with Tauranga City Council. Read about the project at nzta.govt.nz/tauriko-enabling-works.
In January we will be removing the temporary sheet piles from the new retaining wall along Cambridge Road. To complete this work, a short section of the northbound lane on Cambridge Road, from the SH29 intersection to 579 Cambridge Road, will be closed from Saturday 3 January until Monday 2 February, with no entry into Cambridge Road from SH29. Crews will be working 7 days a week, with extended shifts and night work.
What to expect
- 24/7 Cambridge Road northbound lane closure and detour for Bethlehem-bound traffic: All Bethlehem-bound vehicles from SH29 to use alternative sign-posted routes via SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road (adds approx. 15 minutes, toll applies) or SH29A and Cameron Road (adds approx. 22 minutes, free route).
- Cambridge Road southbound lane: Remain opens.
- Cambridge Road to SH29: Right-turn bay closure. Kaimai Range/Hamilton-bound traffic must turn left onto SH29, then use the SH29/SH36 roundabout to change direction.
- Temporary speed limits: A 60km/h speed limit will apply on SH29 on all approaches to the intersection, and a 30km/h speed limit on the section of Cambridge Road around the work site.
- Resident access: Access for Cambridge Road residents from SH29 will be via the detours. Vehicles exiting driveways within the closure must turn left onto SH29 and follow the detour.
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Current road closures are listed in our Weekly Bulletin below.