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.
Holiday Journeys traffic prediction tool(external link)
Bay of Plenty System Manager, Roger Brady says holiday traffic is predicted to be particularly busy for both the Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day holiday weekends, with Kiwis continuing to explore their own backyard in record numbers.
“The roads to and from Tauranga, especially Mount Maunganui, are likely to be very busy.
“While we’re encouraging people to use the Holiday Journeys tool to help plan their trips, predicted peak times can change based on incidents, weather or even driver behaviour, so we’re also encouraging people to check real-time updates by visiting our interactive Journey Planner website (journeys.nzta.govt.nz(external link)) before they travel.
“This provides traffic information and updates on delays, road works and road closures.”
“We know congestion and delays can be frustrating, however, the most important thing is that everyone gets to their destination safely. Please plan ahead, be patient and drive to the conditions,” says Mr Brady.
“Speeding and unsafe overtaking puts everyone on the road at risk. Even when it isn’t the direct cause of a crash, speed is often the difference between someone walking away unharmed or being seriously injured or killed.
“For everyone’s safety, please slow down.”
Minimal delays of one to two minutes with cones marking out works and road layout changes at the following sites:
Please follow the temporary traffic management signs while driving through these sites.
Takitimu North Link enabling works, ecological and environmental investigations continuing (affected local roads)
In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, works may be postponed.
We advise to keep an eye on our Waikato/BOP Facebook page for any changes to major planned works and check the interactive Journey Planner website for the latest information on roadworks, traffic, road closures and detours before you travel. See links below.
Plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable journey. Keep up to date with:
