Motorists are advised to plan for delays on State Highway 2 between Waihī and Tauranga this week, as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors get back onto the network to repair, reseal and improve safety along SH2.
Delays are expected to be between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on traffic volumes.
SH2 Takitimu Drive/Waihī Road overbridge: Work is underway to repair and upgrade drainage on a 500m section of Takitimu Drive under the Waihī Road / 11th Ave overbridge. The road is reduced to one lane in each direction for approximately three weeks, and the Waihī Road/Takitimu Drive on-ramp and off-ramp (Koromiko Street) will remain closed during the works, with detours in place.
SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa: Safety improvement works will recommence today (Monday 10 January) between Athenree Road to Tanners Point Road, Rea Road / Tetley Road intersection and Lund Road to Sargent Drive.
SH2 between Athenree Gorge and Te Puna: Resurfacing works will restart at various locations on SH2 between the Athenree Gorge and Te Puna from the week beginning today (Monday 10 January). The resurfacing sites will be night works between 7pm and 5am under Stop/Go traffic management and a 30km/h temporary speed limit. For at least 24 hours after the sites are sealed, and before being swept, they continue to operate under a reduced temporary speed limit while vehicles travel over the seal and help “bed in” the chip.
In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, works may be postponed.
Visit the interactive Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website for the latest information on roadworks, traffic, road closures and detours to help plan your trip.
Journey Planner(external link)
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