Walkers and cyclists will soon have a safer crossing of Grahams Stream in Tairua, with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency planning to build a footbridge over the waterway.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises multiple worksites are active on State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road, between Sala Street and Iles Road, in Rotorua this week, as part of the Eastern Corridor Stage One project.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises a 24/7 Stop/Go or traffic light operation is in place on State Highway 27 at Patetonga, between Kaihere Hill and Patetonga Café, due to road subsidence caused by recent heavy rain.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises tree removal and maintenance works will take place at the Maungatapu roundabout this Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has announced the preferred site for the roundabout to replace the dangerous intersection of State Highway 1 and State Highway 29 at Piarere. The location will be to the north-west of the existing intersection (see map below).
UPDATE: Due to bad weather, the Hawke’s Bay Expressway works could not be completed in the scheduled time. Because of this, there will be further closures from 9am to 3pm between Tuesday 8 June and Friday 11 June. Details are as follows:
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding people that the consultation and engagement period for the State Highway 5 (SH5) and 51 (SH51) speed review is closing on Sunday 6 June.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises minor safety improvement works are underway on State Highway 24 between Stopford Road and Old Te Aroha Road, and on State Highway 25 at Pukepoto, south of Tairua.