To complete the work efficiently, the southbound (Rotorua-bound) lane of SH36 will be closed from 9am on Mondays until 2.30pm on Fridays, reopening for weekends, NZTA says in its latest update.
During closures, southbound traffic will be detoured via Wikaraka Rd and Taui Rd. Access to side roads –including Taui, Hall and Hood – will be restricted to left-in/left-out only, though residents and businesses will retain access under the guidance of traffic crews.
Northbound traffic can continue using SH36 under temporary speed limits and lane shifts. Motorists should expect delays, and school traffic is encouraged to use the SH36/SH5 roundabout to turn around.
NZTA said the one-way closure enables crews to complete the rebuild faster while improving safety for workers and road users.
SH30A Amohau St
Essential repairs to SH30A Amohau St are progressing through a series of overnight closures.
The westbound lanes between Te Ngae Rd and the Pak’nSave right-turn bay are closed from 8pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday.
The road reopens during the day, though drivers will encounter uneven surfaces, temporary speed limits and ramped transitions. The project is expected to wrap up by mid-April.
SH5 Waiotapu Rd rebuild nearing completion
Further south, the road rebuild near Waiotapu Loop Rd on SH5 is operating 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with work due to finish by late March. Stop/go traffic management and reduced speeds remain in place.
Crankworx Rotorua returns March 11-15
Adding to the city’s activity, mountain-biking event Crankworx Rotorua returns from Wednesday, March 11 to Sunday, March 15, centred near the Skyline Gondolas on SH5.
The internationally renowned mountain biking festival is expected to draw large crowds, and motorists should expect increased traffic in the area.
