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Next phase of Bayfair flyover to get underway as Bay Link project completes another milestone

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A further six beams will be installed across the third span of the Bayfair flyover, connecting the existing bridge beams with the pier next to the underpass. Photo / Supplied

A further six beams will be installed across the third span of the Bayfair flyover, connecting the existing bridge beams with the pier next to the underpass. Photo / Supplied

There will be overnight lane closures, a partial closure of the roundabout and signposted detours as the next stage of the Bayfair flyover gets underway.

The next set of beams for the new Bayfair flyover will be craned into place overnight next Friday, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said in a statement.

Lane closures and detours will be in place from 7pm next Friday until 7am Saturday, May 28 and detours will be in place.

Only minimal delays are expected as the works will be done at night.

The installation of six more beams across the third span of the Bayfair flyover marks another milestone for the Bayfair end of the Bay Link project.

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The concrete beams, manufactured in Te Puke, are 28m long each and weigh up to 54 tonnes.

They will be lifted into place with the help of a 300-tonne crane positioned at the Bayfair roundabout.

Following the placement of the beams, construction will continue on the flyover's northern ramp which will emerge out of the ground.

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Beams for the fourth and final span of the flyover are currently expected to be installed in winter.

Once the Bayfair flyover is complete, it will improve safety and accessibility and transform how people move through the area, Waka Kotahi NZTA said.

Similar to the Hewletts Rd flyover, there will be a lane in each direction, separating heavy vehicles heading to the Port of Tauranga from local traffic.

There will also be two ground level lanes on either side of the flyover for local traffic.

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Separating the state highway from local traffic will be safer for drivers.

The new flyover, which will take State Highway 2 traffic over the Bayfair roundabout, is expected to open in autumn next year.

The agency has asked drivers to expect delays and follow the directions provided on temporary traffic management signage.

If the work is impacted by weather or other unforeseen issues, it will be carried out on the next available night.

Detours

People travelling on State Highway 2/Maunganui Rd from Mount Maunganui to Pāpāmoa will not be able to proceed straight through the Bayfair roundabout.

A detour will be available via Girven Rd, Maranui Rd and Sandhurst Dr.

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People travelling on State Highway 2/Maunganui Rd from Mount Maunganui to Matapihi will not be able to turn right at the Bayfair roundabout.

A detour will be available via Girven Rd, Maranui Rd, Sandhurst Dr and State Highway 2 north.

People travelling on State Highway 2/Maunganui Rd to Girven Rd will not be able to turn right at the Bayfair roundabout.

A detour will be available via the Golf Rd roundabout and State Highway 2 south.

People travelling on Matapihi Rd to Girven Rd will not be able to proceed straight through the Bayfair roundabout.

A detour will be available via the Golf Rd roundabout and State Highway 2 south.

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People travelling on Matapihi Rd to Pāpāmoa will not be able to turn right at the Bayfair roundabout.

A detour will be available via the Golf Rd roundabout, SH2 south, Girven Rd, Maranui Rd and Sandhurst Dr.

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