The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that sections of State Highway 25 (SH25) in the Coromandel will be closed at times from this Friday and Saturday (May 15 and 16) for the Targa Bambina Rally.
Motorists are urged to consider delaying unnecessary travel in the area if possible.
Road closures will be in place:
Friday 15 May from 3pm to 5.45pm - SH25 (Whangapoua Road) will be closed from the Tiki Road intersection to 300m short of the Te Rerenga Kuaotunu Road intersection.
Saturday 16 May from 7.15am to 10.30am. Pumpkin Hill SH25 (Tairua Whitianga Road and Main Road). The highway will be closed from 750 metres south of the Hot Water Beach intersection up to the Ocean Beach Road intersection, just north of Tairua.
Saturday 16th May 2015 from 8:15am to 11:30am - SH25 (Waihi / Whangamata Road) The highway will be closed from the Whiritoa Beach Road intersection to the Golden Valley Road intersection.
The Transport Agency thanks motorists for their patience.
For real time information on highway conditions and incidents visit www.nzta.govt.nz(external link) call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS or follow @nztawaibop on twitter.
For personalised information about driving conditions on their frequently used routes, motorists can check out and sign up to On The Move at www.onthemove.govt.nz.(external link)