A unique bridge across the slip-prone Waikare Gorge on State Highway 2 (SH2) is a key feature of the preferred route that has been given the green light to move into the detailed design and consenting phases.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 13 August 2021. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists that multiple worksites are active on State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road, between Sala Street and Iles Road in Rotorua this week, as part of the Eastern Corridor Stage One project.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is currently considering feedback received from the public during consultation and engagement on proposed speed limit changes for State Highways 5 and 51 in Hawke’s Bay.
Update Friday 06 August: This work has been pushed out by one night due to a poor weather forecast for Sunday night. Work will now get underway overnight Monday 9 August. All other details in the below traffic bulletin remain the same.
Due to the recent heavy rainfall and slips on Tākaka Hill, there will be overnight closures next week of the hill route connecting Golden Bay to Riwaka, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
The Auckland Harbour Bridge will remain in a 4 x 4 configuration this morning so Waka Kotahi can close alternate lanes as required due to high winds in the area.
Motorists in Auckland are being urged to prepare for potential disruption to the state highway network with a strong wind watch in place for Auckland early Tuesday morning.