Mount Maunganui lanes to close this week for B2B Baylink roadworks

A future look at what the Bayfair intersection is meant to look like after the Baypark to Bayfair (B2B) project is completed. Image / NZTA

Night works will be carried out on the Baypark to Bayfair (B2B) Bay Link project site on Wednesday and Thursday.

And as significantly more people will be using the roads at Level 2, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has urged motorists to plan ahead and allow more time for journeys.

Stone columns will be tested near Te Maunga roundabout, where State Highway 2 meets State Highway 29A.

The work is scheduled to take place overnight between 8pm and 5am to minimise disruption to motorists.

There will be lane closures in place on SH2, State Highway 29A and Truman Lane, with a temporary 50km/h speed limit in place.

Road users are advised to travel with caution through the project site, reduce speed and follow the directions of road workers and signage.

This work is expected to generate minimal noise and disruption for local residents.

In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, work will be carried out on the next suitable nights.

Motorists are encouraged to visit the NZTA website for up to date information on road works, traffic, detours and delays.

Remember to be kind to others, as we all get used to travelling at alert level 2.

About the Baylink project

The project will link Baypark and Bayfair and complete the eastern corridor for the Bay of Plenty.

Ease congestion by separating state highway and local road traffic and improve on the journey time savings from the Tauranga Eastern Link.

Provide safer walking and cycling connections for pedestrians and cyclists.