As colder nights become the norm, we are preparing to roll out the winter road maintenance programme. Given the weather-related delays we experienced at the start of 2023, some of our summer projects continue, along with final road resurfacing works across the Waikato & Bay of Plenty region.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is hosting two community open days next week to provide an opportunity for people to learn about the safety improvements underway on State Highway 2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa and ask any questions they may have.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect 10-15 minute delays on SH2 from next Monday (1 May) until 1 July as pavement repairs begin on the Waerengaahika Straights.
Chip sealing will take place between 9am – 4pm on Wednesday 26 April and Thursday 27 April on the roundabouts at Rea / Tetley roads and Morton Road, as part of the SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa safety improvements project.
With many motorists expecting to take an extra day and have another long weekend to encompass Anzac Day and the end of the school holidays, Waikato and Bay of Plenty roads are expected to be busier than normal.
Road users in Manawatū, Whanganui and Taranaki are being reminded to plan ahead with a number of road closures or traffic management planned for Anzac Day commemorations.
Hard mahi from contractors has seen the two piers which will support the Bailey bridge at Waikare Gorge on SH2 between Wairoa and Napier now completed.
A contract has been awarded and pre-construction planning has begun for a new roundabout at the turn-off to RNZAF Base Ohakea between Sanson and Bulls, aimed at preventing deaths and serious injuries on the road.
Road users are advised to expect delays when travelling on SH3 north of Kai Iwi, west of Whanganui, while work is underway to repair a slip under the road.