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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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SH29 westbound (towards Hamilton) lane closure – Tauriko Enabling Work

To allow for significant stormwater and underground service upgrades a short section of the westbound (towards Hamilton) lane of SH29, between the SH29/SH36 roundabout and Cambridge Road, will be closed 24/7 from 6pm, Wednesday 8 April to 6am, Monday 13 April. Westbound traffic will detour via SH36, Paraone Koikoi Drive, Matakokiri Drive and Kaweroa Drive (see map), adding approximately 5 minutes to Hamilton-bound traffic and 8 minutes to Tauriko Village/Cambridge Road traffic.

During this time, there will be no right turn into Cambridge Road from SH29 with left in access only using the detour. Right turns out will remain.

These works are scheduled during the school holidays to help reduce disruption and crews will work 24/7 to complete the job as quickly as possible. The second stage of works will see the installation of new stormwater pipes and catchpits, with shoulder closures and lane shifts in place from mid-April.

More about the project

State Highway 29 Westbound Lane Road Closure Detour map.

Windermere Drive renewal works

We are planning renewal works on Windermere Drive between Poike Road and the roundabout at the entrance to Toi Ohomai from Tuesday, 7 April through to Monday, 20 April.

During these works, the right hand turn onto Windermere Drive from Poike Road will be closed. Stop/Go traffic Management will be in place at all times with work occurring both day and night at various stages.

A detour will be in place via Poike Road. Please follow the signage and drive with care.

Planned work dates and times:

Stage one (Southbound lane)

  • Tuesday, 7 April to Saturday 11 April (6 am to 6pm)
  • Friday, 10 April (6pm to 6am)
  • Sunday, 12 April (4am to 11pm)

Stage two (Northbound lane)

  • Tuesday, 14 April and Wedneday,15 April (6 am to 6pm)
  • Thursday, 16 April (4 pm to 12pm)
  • Friday, 17 April (6pm to 6am)
  • Saturday, 18 April (6am to 6pm)
  • Sunday, 19 April (5am to 10pm)

 These works are weather dependant.

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

Current road closures are listed in our Weekly Bulletin below.

Te Puke Highway – diversion starting 14 February

Weather permitting, resealing work will start 14 February 2022 on Te Puke Highway between Poplar Lane and Welcome Bay Road. To ensure the quality and safety of the road surface, we need to fully reseal the lane where a new water pipe was laid. The work will take up to three weeks.
 
To be able to undertake this work and keep both motorists and construction staff safe, one lane of Te Puke Highway will need to be closed off. Southbound traffic towards Te Puke will be diverted via Tara, Parton and Bell Road, then flow back on to Te Puke Highway. The diversion will increase travel time by up to ten minutes, depending on the time of day.
 
This type of work can be disruptive and we acknowledge the inconvenience of a detour to commuters who regularly use this stretch of road.
 
Traffic travelling from Te Puke towards Tauranga will continue to use Te Puke Highway, with speed restrictions in place

Te Puke diversion

With work of this nature, bad weather could cause the work to be postponed. We will be monitoring the weather and digital (VMS) signs will keep motorists updated on any possible changes in the timing of the work.
 
We appreciate drivers’ patience and apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause. Please consider the safety of staff and other drivers when passing works.
 
This work is part of the Waiari Water Supply Scheme. Visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/waiari for more information.

Posted: Feb 4, 2022,

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