Repair work on the Mangaotama Stream bridge on State Highway 39 south of Ngahinapouri is a step closer after the contract for repairs was awarded to Oxcon CLL Ltd.
As part of the Bay Link project, construction of the permanent road along the two central lanes on a portion of Girven Road is due to get underway next week.
Ahead of another busy long weekend on New Zealand roads, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Bay of Plenty System Manager, Roger Brady says drivers should remain vigilant and plan ahead for long journeys, as New Zealanders continue to make the most of their summer.
If you, your friends or family are travelling this weekend, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging you to visit the online Holiday Journeys traffic prediction tool before you set off.
As New Zealand adjusts to living under the red traffic light settings, road contractors remain committed to achieving significant maintenance programmes across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway network.
Resurfacing work is planned for up to two weeks on State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range. This follows similar work undertaken on a number of sections of State Highway 29 and State Highway 24 on the western side of the Kaimai Range late last year and earlier this year.
With lots of people looking to take advantage of the fine weather forecast for Waikato and Bay of Plenty this Auckland Anniversary weekend, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking those hitting the road this holiday weekend to plan ahead and keep a cool head, for a safe, enjoyable journey.
State Highway 36 will be closed between Hamurana and Oropi Gorge Road tonight, Wednesday 26 January while Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors undertake road repair works and vehicle recovery.
Unfavourable weather has led to a need to extend the timeframe for the resurfacing works on State Highway 2 Takitimu Drive under the Waihī Road overbridge.