Waka Kotahi is urging drivers to plan ahead for scheduled upcoming closures of the Bayfair flyover in Tauranga.
They flyover is scheduled to fully close for five consecutive nights starting Sunday 27 August, to allow for handrails to be fitted. Access through the Bayfair and Matapihi area will be available via the ground level roads around the roundabout.
The work is currently scheduled to take place from Sunday 27 August to Thursday 31 August from approximately 7pm to 6am each night, nights only.
For people travelling through the area, these temporary changes will be in place:
In addition, there will be a single lane closure on the SH2 on-ramp, descending from Te Maunga interchange to SH2/Maunganui Road northbound at ground level.
This work is weather-dependent. If it is delayed because of weather or other unforeseen issues, it will be carried out on the next suitable night/s.
Temporary changes to Girven Road in place
Girven Road has been reduced to a single lane in both directions between Bayfair roundabout and the Gloucester Road intersection to allow for the completion of the central median island.
Left in/left out access to Bayfair Shopping Centre’s first entrance after Bayfair roundabout, other local businesses and residents on this section of Girven Road will be retained at all times.
When exiting Bayfair Shopping Centre at the signalised Gloucester Road/Girven Road intersection, the right lane only will be able to turn right onto Girven Road. In addition, light vehicles only will be able to turn left out of Bayfair Shopping Centre’s first entrance after Bayfair roundabout.
Two lanes in each direction on this section of Girven Road are currently expected to be restored in mid-spring.
