Joy to our beautiful corner of the world, which will see congestion on peak travel days this summer as always, however if everyone leaves plenty of time, drives to the conditions and plans ahead before leaving home, frustrations can be eased.
State Highway 25A between Kōpū and Hikuai is now open, with traffic able to cross over the new 124 metre Taparahi Bridge for the first time this morning.
People of Tauranga and visitors to the city are now being welcomed by 3 striking pou whenua, representing 3 of the city’s tupuna wāhine/female ancestors.
It is now safer for pedestrians and cyclists to use the Hewletts Road railway pedestrian level crossing, following the completion of safety improvements at the busy intersection.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising road users travelling on State Highway 1 between Bulls and Sanson to expect delays following a burst council water main near the Bulls Bridge.
A temporary change has been made to the southbound access from State Highway 51 into Awatoto Road, for the safety of all road users, while a new roundabout is built.
Additional road closures are required for asphalting works on State Highway 3 at Midhirst early next week, after this work had to be deferred following machinery breakdowns and wet weather.
It should be smooth travelling over the holiday season as people will be able to drive on a number of newly sealed roads, with contractors across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty continuing to make great progress as the holiday season approaches.