Night works on Waikato side of Kaimai Ranges
29 Apr, 2021 01:11 AM
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There will be a 30kmh speed limit in place while work is completed. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Times
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that work will get under way on a range of minor safety improvements on State Highway 29, from the intersection of SH28 (Rapurapu Rd) to the top of the Kaimai Ranges, from Friday subject to weather.
This work will be carried out at night from 9pm to 5am and two lanes will be maintained at all times. During these works, a temporary speed limit of 30kmh will be in place.
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Urgent repair work on State Highway 2 north of Te Puna this afternoon
22 Apr, 2021 11:32 PM
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Repair work is being done on State Highway 2. Photo / Google
Bay of Plenty Times
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has advised urgent road surface repairs will take place between 12 and 2pm today on State Highway 2, between Barrett Rd and Te Karaka Drive, north of Te Puna.
The road will be down to one lane with stop/go traffic management and a 30kmh temporary speed limit in place.
This work needs to be undertaken urgently to ensure the safety of all road users over the long weekend and to avoid further damage in case of unfavourable weather.