The New Zealand Transport Agency is investing $335,000 to improve safety at high risk sites on Eastern Bay of Plenty highways.
Transport Agency highways manager Brett Gliddon said the seven minor safety works would include installing guard rails, safety barriers and new electronic curve warning and ice warning signage.
Work is expected to begin this month and next in the following areas.
SH30 Rotoma - new safety barrier to be installed on the outside of the bend 2km west of Kawerau Rd West to provide protection during run off.
SH2 guard rail extension - extend guard rail at the intersection of SH2 and Western Drain Rd to provide protection from drop-off into drains.
SH30 Te Rahu Rd improvements - new curve warning signs on the eastern approach to Luxton Rd and tree removal opposite Te Rahu Rd to improve sight distance and provide advance warning to drivers.
SH34 East Bank Rd curve - new electronic curve warning sign on westbound approach to the intersection of East Bank Rd.
Thornton Rd shoulder protection - new safety barrier 1km west of Thornton Rd bend to provide protection from vehicle run off.
SH30 Rotoma ice warning signs - new electronic ice warning signs between Matahi Rd and Kawerau Rd West.
SH2 Omaukoro Hill North - new safety barrier on the inside of the bend near Wairata.