Summer events are back! Stay up-to-date with state highway traffic impacts 

Temporary road closures will be in place around Trustpower Baypark, on State Highway 2 between Sandhurst Drive and SH2/29A Te Maunga Interchange, and on Truman Lane in early January 2023, with two major events taking place in the Bay. 

Bay Dreams is returning to Mount Maunganui on Tuesday 3 January and a new event, Juicy Fest, is taking place on Friday 6 January. Both events will be held at Trustpower Baypark, Mount Maunganui, and combined are expected to attract 25,000 people to the region. 

“With large-scale events returning, there will be more traffic on the roads and people walking in the area. We want everyone to get to where they are going to safely, no matter if you’re going to the beach, to the shops or attending an event,” says Roger Brady, Bay of Plenty System Manager at Waka Kotahi. 

“The temporary event road closures aim to manage the transport network and minimise impacts to residents and businesses while the events are taking place. 

“We recommend people take the stress out of getting to these events and use the drop and ride bus services at Blake Park, Gordon Spratt Reserve and Durham Street in the city centre. There is no public parking at Trustpower Baypark.” 

What drivers need to know – event road closures

Bay Dreams – Tuesday 3 January to Wednesday 4 January: 

• SH2 will be closed between Te Maunga interchange (SH29A) and Sandhurst Drive, in both directions (heading towards Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui), from 8pm Tuesday 3 January to 1am Wednesday 4 January. 
• Exeter Street – entry and exit from SH2 closed from 7pm Tuesday 3 January to 1am Wednesday 4 January. 
• Truman Lane will be closed between SH29A roundabout and Tip Lane, from 7am Tuesday 3 January to 7am Wednesday 4 January. Entry and exit from Truman Lane to SH29A will be closed. Access to Te Maunga transfer station will be maintained. In addition, Truman Lane will be closed between Mangatawa Link Road and Tip Lane from 5.30pm Tuesday 3 January to 1am Wednesday 4 January. 

Juicy Fest – Friday 6 January to Saturday 7 January: 

• SH2 will be closed between Te Maunga interchange (SH29A) and Sandhurst Drive, in both directions (heading towards Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui), from 8pm Friday 6 January to 1am Saturday 7 January. 
• Exeter Street – entry and exit from SH2 closed from 7pm Friday 6 January to 1am Saturday 7 January. 
• Truman Lane will be closed between SH29A roundabout and Tip Lane, from 7am Friday 6 January to 7am Saturday 7 January. Entry and exit from Truman Lane to SH29A will be closed. Access to Te Maunga transfer station will be maintained. In addition, Truman Lane will be closed between Mangatawa Link Road and Tip Lane from 5.30pm Friday 6 January to 7am Saturday 7 January. 

“If drivers, especially those who may not have visited Tauranga in a while, know what is happening on the roads, they can better prepare for the trip ahead and allow extra time to get to their destination safely,” says Mr Brady. 

“Please allow extra time if travelling around the Baypark and Bayfair area, especially on the days of the events and follow detours. Residents and visitors should expect some delays. Where possible, we advise drivers to take alternative routes to avoid potential delays. 

“If you do need to drive in this area, we encourage people to use the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner to get real-time updates on traffic, delays and alternate routes. 

“We would also like to remind visitors there have been significant changes to the layout of the road as part of the Bay Link project, especially at the Bayfair and SH29A roundabouts,” says Mr Brady. 

In addition to the event road closures, the changes to the Truman Lane access will remain in place. A short section of Truman Lane (westbound) is reduced to one lane. Access to Truman Lane will be via SH2 Sandhurst interchange only. 

Event details

Bay Dreams  
Tuesday 3 January 2023  
Trustpower Baypark, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui 
12pm – 10.30pm 
Website: baydreams.co.nz(external link) 

Juicy Fest  
Friday 6 January 
Trustpower Baypark, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui 
2pm -10pm 
Website: juicyfest.co(external link) 

For any complaints during the two events please call or text 027 308 7101. For noise complaints please call Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000. 
 
For up-to-date information on road works, traffic, detours and delays, please use the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner at journeys.nzta.govt.nz(external link).