With warmer weather approaching, all roads are leading towards a big summer of road renewal across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is investing $2 billion into state highway road renewals and maintenance across the motu over the next 3 years, and a significant portion of this is heading for roads across the middle of the North Island.
Undertaking this volume of work requires a variety of approaches, explains Andy Oakley, Waikato System Manager at NZTA.
“On lower volume roads we tend to use standard stop/go traffic management given the delays will be minimal, however in urban areas and on key routes we will look at options such as closing roads.
“Road closures create efficiencies for the team on site, reducing traffic management requirements and making it a safer environment for workers. We can often undertake routine maintenance work alongside the rebuilds, which helps us stretch our funding further.
“We know road users get frustrated when they’re held up in queues, especially on hot summer days. The best thing people can do is check the NZTA Journey Planner before they leave for their destination.
“Our Journey Planner will provide an overview of any roadworks or other activities affecting the state highway network – which you can plan to avoid or plan into your travel time.
Journey Planner(external link)
“We’ve got a big maintenance season ahead of us and there will be disruption across the network due to roadworks. While this may lead to increased travel times it will result in a better roading network for everyone to enjoy.”
Note: Over the winter months this traffic bulletin will be issued fortnightly.
Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway works as at 23 August 2024 [PDF, 195 KB]
