Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that road surfacing works are underway on State Highway 3 at the Awakino Tunnel Bypass.
Update 10 November 2022
Resurfacing work is underway at the Awakino Tunnel Bypass site, with traffic down to one lane and a speed of 30kph.
The contractor will be working Monday to Saturday in order to complete most of the work prior to Christmas, with the remainder to be completed in January 2023.
There is one of a number of worksites on State Highway 3 between Taranaki and the Waikato, and drivers are advised to visit Journey Planner for the latest information on delays and travel time.
Journey Planner(external link)
This updates the bulletin below.
18 October 2022 traffic bulletin
For the duration of the work, traffic will be reduced to one lane with Stop/Go control and a 30 km/hr speed limit. The rest area and walkway to the tunnel will be closed to the public while the surfacing is taking place.
Drivers travelling between Taranaki and Waikato should expect delays and allow extra time for their journey.
The surfacing work marks the final stage of the Awakino Tunnel Bypass project. The temporary speed limit will be removed once the work is complete.
Waka Kotahi thanks drivers for their patience.
