Taranaki motorists are being asked to do their part in keeping the roads safe this holiday season by planning ahead, driving sober, buckling up and slowing down.
Waka Kotahi advises resealing work across several sites on State Highway 30 in Rotorua is scheduled to take place next week, starting this Sunday 13 December 2020.
Motorists planning a festive holiday trip in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty are urged to plan ahead, drive with care and be aware of construction sites on state highways on their travels.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists travelling on State Highway 2 between Athenree Gorge and Te Puna to plan ahead as there will be delays from Monday (14 December 2020) while road resurfacing works at various locations are underway.
A blessing was held this week to mark the start of construction on the Rapanui passing lane and an intersection upgrade at Tongaporutu on State Highway 3.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will complete an extensive programme of road repairs, renewals and resurfacing on state highways throughout Taranaki this summer.
Overnight road closures on State Highway 1 between Taupō and Turangi that had been due to get underway from tonight, will now get underway from 7pm Thursday 10 December and be in place for three nights, due to poor weather forecast for tomorrow.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises the Bayfair roundabout will be partially closed tonight, Wednesday 9 December 2020, in preparation for the installation of ground improvements in the area as part of the Bay Link project.
Significant ground improvement works are underway at the Bayfair roundabout. This is a key milestone for the Bay Link project to move forward with construction of the new underpass and the State Highway 2 flyover bridge.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that over the next few weeks resurfacing works will take place on State Highway 23 Hamilton to Raglan, State Highway 39 north of Whatawhata and State Highway 26 Eureka from Monday for up to two weeks.
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 next week. This work is part of the Eastern Corridor Stage One project.
Illegal dumping on and alongside Bay of Plenty state highways is taking time and money away from essential state highway maintenance, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says.