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Roadworks hiatus ends

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7 Jun, 2016 01:12 AM3 mins to read

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Transport Agency contractors will be back on Bay of Plenty roads from today following a long weekend roadworks moratorium.

All roadwork stopped at 12pm on Friday to reduce the impact on travellers over Queens Birthday weekend, but from 10am today contractors are out in force, working to make the highways safer and progress major projects.

Drivers are likely to encounter speed restrictions and other traffic management on state highways around the regions.

Transport Agency journey manager Nigel D'Ath said checking out the Transport Agency's website before travelling can help people choose the best routes and times to start their journeys.

"Picking up your mouse or your smartphone before you pick up your car keys and planning your journey could save you a lot stress and unnecessary time on the road," Mr D'Ath said.

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Roadworks that are scheduled to start in the next week or are currently underway include:

Tauranga Eastern Link/ Paengaroa roundabout

Transport Agency contractors are carrying out work at the Paengaroa roundabout and motorists are urged to drive with extra care.

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A 50km/h speed restriction and lane closures are in place while contractors plant vegetation in the centre of the roundabout. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks however it is weather dependent and may be postponed due to wet weather. Please drive with extra care in this area.

SH35 Opotiki to Cape Runaway and SH2 Waioeka Gorge
Transport Agency contractors will be working at various sites along this routes in May and June, carrying out drainage improvement works and clearing small slips. Traffic management will be in place and motorists are advised to drive with extra care and expect minor delays.

Rotorua area safety improvements

Transport Agency contractors will be making safety improvements to the state highway network around Rotorua over the next month. The changes include installing safety rails, new road marking, and tree trimming to improve visibility. Speed restrictions and other traffic management will be in place at times on SH36 Hamurana, SH30 Lower Atiamuri, SH5 Reporoa, and SH35 Opape.

Eastern Bay of Plenty- water cutting

Speed restrictions and stop/go traffic management will be in place on state highways around the Eastern Bay of Plenty this month as contractors start an annual water cutting programme.

Water cutting with a high pressure water jet removes areas of excess bitumen that have appeared during the hot weather over summer. It helps to improve grip and prolong the life of the road. Work will start on the western side of State Highway 2 and continue on other state highway sites such as SH30 between Awakeri and Whakatane. People should expect minor delays and are urged to drive carefully through the work sites.

For personalised information about driving conditions on their frequently used routes, motorists can check out and sign up to On The Move: www.onthemove.govt.nz.

For real time information on highway conditions and incidents or to report issues on the network visit www.nzta.govt.nz and click on 'traffic and travel', call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) or follow the Transport Agency on Facebook or @nztawaibop on twitter.

People can also go to www.drivelive.nz/BayofPlenty and www.drivelive.nz/tauranga , dedicated websites that tell drivers what the current travel times are to get to key places around the Bay.

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