Major traffic delays expected during Crankworx

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Rotorua motorists can expect major traffic delays around Skyline this week, and are being advised to avoid the area where possible.

The NZ Transport Agency says thousands of people are expected to attend Crankworx, an international mountain bike event held at Skyline Rotorua on SH5, and increased traffic is expected to cause major delays.

The festival runs from tomorrow to Sunday, with the events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday expected to attract the most people.

People not attending the event are advised to consider an alternative route via SH33/ SH30 and Te Ngae Rd (east of the lake) and avoid the area if possible.

Traffic is expected to peak on SH5 and SH36 between the hours of 5pm and 7pm tomorrow, Thursday and Friday, as people leave Skyline Rotorua each day.

On Thursday, traffic is also expected to peak just after 2pm.

Traffic is expected to be heaviest on Friday, between the hours of 5pm and 6pm.

During the weekend traffic is expected to be heaviest between the hours of 12pm and 5pm each day.

For real time information on highway conditions and incidents visit www.nzta.govt.nz call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS or follow @nztawaibop on twitter.

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