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SH2 Wainui Road to Ōpōtiki

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May–November 2023

Drainage installation as part of the safety improvements on SH2 west of Ōpōtiki. The works enabled the widening and safety improvements in the area - May 2023
Safety improvements completed on SH2 near Waiotahe Drifts and Ōpōtiki. The works protected a new cycle path and stream while undertaking road widening, and installation of side barriers - August 2023
Installation of traffic islands underway for rest area near Waiotahe waterfront SH2 - August 2023
Road resealing and side barriers near Waiotahe Beach. The works improved the safety of the public rest area and pedestrian walkway next to the beach - October 2023
Road resealing, traffic islands and side barriers completed near Waiotahe waterfront. The works improved the safety of the public rest area and access to the beach - October 2023
Completed road resealing, line marking and side barriers through Pohutukawa Tunnel near Waiotahe Beach - November 2023
Completed road resealing, line marking and side barriers through Pohutukawa Tunnel near Waiotahe Beach - November 2023
Road resealing for widening taking place on SH2 near Appleton Road, Waiotahe - November 2023
Chip seal being laid for road widening to improve safety on SH2 near Appleton Road, Waiotahe - November 2023
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November 2021

Site office
Shoulder widening works with median barrier as a temporary traffic management measure
Project sign entering the site on the westbound approach after Looney Road
One lane traffic control
Installation of flexible shoulder barrier
Installation of flexible shoulder barrier
As the bridge adjacent to SH2-Wainui Road Intersection is narrow we request no vehicles stopping on the bridge (as shown by this bus)
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June 2021

Compacting new pavement
Site office established adjacent to Waiōtahe Waitomo Fuel Station
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May 2021

Site clearance and excavation
Excavating works
Excavating works
Temporary traffic management in place during road widening
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October 2020
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