Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Interested in what’s happening on the Takitimu North Link project? You’re invited to a community open day to find out about current construction progress and get all the latest news.
The Takitimu North Link project team are opening their doors to the public on Saturday 29 March between 10.30am and 1.30pm at the Bethlehem Hall, 239 State Highway 2.
“The team is really keen to share updates with the community and answer any questions you may have,” says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Regional Manager Infrastructure Delivery, Darryl Coalter.
“We’ve passed the halfway point in building this road now and when you’ve got good news – you just want to share it – so we’re hoping for a good turnout,” Mr Coalter says.
Takitimu North Link is a Road of National Significance, a new 4-lane expressway that’ll provide a more reliable, resilient, and safe connection between Tauranga and Te Puna.
The open day is a chance to meet the team building this major infrastructure, and learn about:
- progress on building a major interchange at SH29/Takitimu Drive Toll Road, including a 363-metre flyover bridge between Tauriko and the Tauranga city centre,
- progress on the layout and construction of 2 roundabouts to form the diamond interchange at Minden,
- work to build a new bridge connection towards Te Puna, Tauriko and Lower Kaimai at SH2/Fifteenth Ave,
- how Takitimu North Link Stage 2 is progressing.
And so much more…
Stage 1 between Tauranga and Te Puna is due for completion 2028. The designation process for Stage 2 between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa is underway.
“NZTA and the project team couldn’t get this road built without the support of the community, so the open day is a day to say thank you and connect with you all,” Mr Coalter says.
Open day details:
When: Saturday 29 March 2025 between 10.30am and 1.30pm
Where: Bethlehem Hall, 239 State Highway 2, Bethlehem, Tauranga
For more information and to sign up for updates visit: nzta.govt.nz/takitimunorth(external link)
