Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
A short section of State Highway 29 (SH29) at Te Poi near Matamata will be closed 24/7 for road rebuilding from Monday 10 March until Sunday 23 March.
The 2-week closure is between Te Poi Road and Stopford Road.
Closing the road means the work will be completed more quickly than if stop/go was in place says Andy Oakley, Waikato System Manager at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
“We do not take road closures lightly, but by completely closing this small section of SH29, NZTA and contractors are able to complete the work more efficiently and safely,” Mr Oakley says.
Traffic (light vehicles) will be detoured via Te Poi Road and State Highway 24 or Te Poi South Road and State Highway 28 – adding around 5 minutes to journeys along SH29. Heavy vehicles will be detoured via SH27, SH24 and SH28 adding around 15 minutes. See map attached.
Access to properties and businesses within the closure zone will be maintained, however there may be delays entering and exiting the closure site, depending on the work being carried out at the time.
“We know that road works are disruptive for residents and local businesses, but this is critical maintenance work, which will improve everyone’s journeys long-term,” Mr Oakley says.
The work is scheduled to be completed by Sunday 23 March; however, this may be impacted by bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
NZTA thanks road users and especially the local community for their patience while we complete this rebuild.
