Travel delays and speed restrictions during tree and slip work

Tree felling near two Hawke's Bay highways could cause some slight delays. HBT123622-25. PHOTO/File

Motorists using State Highway 2 north of Napier and SH5 through to Taupo can expect some minor delays as forest contracting crews begin felling trees near the roadways.

Tree felling is under way in the Tutira region of SH2 and off Rukumoana Rd near Te Pohue on the Napier-Taupo Rd.

A New Zealand Transport Agency spokesman said temporary speed restrictions were in place and there would be times when stop-go signalling would be in place.

Expected impacts on travel time could be up to five minutes.

Speed restrictions and signalling can also be expected on sections of SH5 between Tarawera and Eskdale as slip removal work continues.

Motorists are also advised to be aware of road marking vehicles operating along SH5 and to approach and pass with caution.

Contractors dealing with the effects of heavy rains last month are also continuing to clear debris from parts of SH38 between Mangapapa and Frasertown and some delays can be expected.

Preparation work for a new roundabout system on the stretch of SH50 at Pakowhai Rd and Links Rd could also cause some minor delays as roadside power poles were being relocated and groundwork for the site of the new system was under way.

The road shoulders had been closed and there would be times when temporary speed limits would be in place.

Work at the two other major roundabouts already well under way, at Napier and Pilcher Rd near Maraekakaho and the SH2/Watchman Rd layout, is also being carried out with temporary speed restrictions in place.