Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
SH2 resurfacing and lane closure
State Highway 2 north will be closed between Sandhurst interchange and the Te Maunga interchange onramp overnight on Tuesday 13 December (7pm to 6am) for asphalt repair.
Road users travelling from Pāpāmoa/Tauranga Eastern Link towards Bayfair roundabout will need to follow a signposted detour via Sandhurst interchange, Mangatawa Link Road, Truman Lane, the SH29A roundabout and Te Maunga interchange.
Access to Truman Lane to change from 14 December
From Wednesday 14 December morning, a short section of Truman Lane (westbound) will be reduced to one lane, between Bay of Plenty House Removals and the SH29A roundabout (outside Baypark Stadium). Access to Truman Lane will be via SH2 Sandhurst interchange only. Access to Truman Lane from the SH29A roundabout, and the eastbound lane up to Bay of Plenty House Removals, will be closed.
This will enable the next stage of road reconstruction in the area as part of the wider Bay Link project. All Truman Lane businesses, including Baypark Stadium and Te Maunga Transfer Station, will remain accessible throughout the duration of the work via Sandhurst interchange and Mangatawa Link Road. The temporary lane closure is expected to be in place until autumn 2023.
Works to reduce Truman Lane to one lane are scheduled to take place overnight on Tuesday 13 December. If the traffic switch is delayed because of weather or other unforeseen issues, it will be carried out on the next suitable night.
What this means for people wanting to get to:
Truman Lane:
- SH2/Mount Maunganui/Maunganui Road/Bayfair traffic – Truman Lane will be accessible via Te Maunga interchange, SH2/Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) and Sandhurst interchange.
- SH29A/Maungatapu traffic – Truman Lane will be accessible via Te Maunga interchange, SH2/TEL and Sandhurst interchange. Truman Lane will not be accessible from the SH29A roundabout.
SH29A from SH2/TEL:
- People approaching from the Sandhurst interchange continue using Truman Lane to access all businesses and to connect with SH29A. Truman Lane (via Sandhurst interchange and Mangatawa Link Road) remains the detour route for road users travelling from Pāpāmoa/TEL to SH29A while the final off ramp approaching Te Maunga interchange from Pāpāmoa is under construction.
The existing 50km/h speed limit will remain in place on Truman Lane except on the westbound approach to the SH29A roundabout where a temporary 30km/h speed limit will apply. All road users approaching the SH29A roundabout from Truman Lane need to give way at this intersection, including when continuing west onto SH29A.
Waka Kotahi asks road users to take care while they adjust to the new road layout and comply with the temporary speed limits, share the road safely with trucks and oversized vehicles, and be aware of vehicle movements in and out of Truman Lane businesses. Allow extra time when travelling through this area, especially during peak periods.
Temporary access for people walking and cycling will continue to be provided. People can cross SH2 via a new signalised crossing from Eversham Road before connecting with Baypark/Truman Lane via a permanent footpath over the bridges and the existing temporary footpath along Truman Lane. The permanent walking and cycling connection between Bayfair and Baypark will be available at the completion of the project.
Waka Kotahi thanks drivers, local residents and businesses for their patience.
For more information, visit nzta.govt.nz/trumanlane
