Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises multiple chip sealing worksites are active on State Highway 2 and State Highway 35 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty next week.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises multiple chip sealing worksites are active on State Highway 2 and State Highway 35 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty next week.
Delays are expected and motorists are advised to plan for these delays and allow extra time for their journeys.
Chip sealing work sites for the week starting 29 March 2021
- SH2 Edgecumbe
- SH2 Pikowai and Matatā
- SH35 Omaio, Hariki, Houpoto Bay and Whitianga Bay
Temporary speed limits of 30km/h or 50km/h are in place at the above work sites, including when workers are off-site.
For a period of at least 24 hours after a site has been sealed, and before it is swept, it will continue to operate under a reduced temporary speed limit while we allow vehicles to travel over the seal and help “bed in” the chip and to reduce the risk of chip damaging windscreens. Following this bedding in process, the site is swept, excess chip is removed and the temporary speed limit remains in place until line marking has been reinstated (within 48 hours of the site being sealed, weather dependent).
It is important motorists adhere to the relevant temporary speed limits during these works to avoid damage to their vehicles and ensure their safety and that of other road users and road workers.
Road Reconstruction works starting Friday 26 March 2021
This work will be undertaken at the State Highway 1 intersection with State Highway 30 north of Ātiamuri and will affect those travelling in the eastbound direction on SH30. Hours of work are 7am-5pm. A 30km/h temporary speed limit with Stop/Go traffic management will be in place. Work is expected to be completed mid-April
Other ongoing work
SH2 Otara, 8km south of Ōpōtiki
Work continues to this section of SH2.The road is operating under Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place. Works will be completed before the end of March, weather permitting.
SH30 Horohoro and Ātiamuri
Various road reconstruction works between the SH1/SH30 intersection and Nicholson Road continue, with completion due before the end of March, weather permitting. Works taking place between 6am and 6pm. During the construction period, the road will be one lane with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place and a Stop/Go operation.
Shoulder widening works also continue on SH30 between Bryce Road and the SH5/SH30 intersection. The road is operating under Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place.
SH5 Tarukenga, between Dalbeth Road and Dansey Road
Road reconstruction work with completion expected at the end of March 2021. Stop/Go traffic control is in place with a 30km/hr temporary speed restriction.
These works are part of the Waka Kotahi spring/summer road maintenance programme, which will see repairs and resurfacing carried out on state highways across the Bay of Plenty.
In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, work may be postponed. Visit the interactive Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website for the latest information on roadworks, traffic, road closures and detours to help plan your trip.
Journey Planner(external link)
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