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Te Ngae/Tarawera Rd: Traffic flowing as lights switched on at upgraded intersection

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22 Jul, 2021 09:25 PM3 mins to read

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The new signalised intersection was switched on this morning.

Traffic is flowing freely after the new signalised intersection at Te Ngae/Tarawera Rd was switched on this morning.

Waka Kotahi Regional Manager Infrastructure Delivery Jo Wilton said the final line markings and switch over were completed last night.

The temporary roundabout was also removed.

The new signalised intersection at Te Ngae/Tarawera Rd was switched on this morning.  Photo / Andrew Warner
The new signalised intersection at Te Ngae/Tarawera Rd was switched on this morning. Photo / Andrew Warner

"This upgrade will make the intersection safer, easier to use and more efficient at peak travel times, and it's an exciting milestone for the project," Wilton said.

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"We're asking people to take extra care when travelling through the intersection as they get used to the new layout. There may be some delays as people adjust to the change, and the intersection will be closely monitored so adjustments can made to the traffic light phasing if needed."

The intersection pictured early Friday morning.  Photo / Supplied
The intersection pictured early Friday morning. Photo / Supplied

Wilton said the upgrade had been a big undertaking for the community, with work on the intersection starting in September last year.

"The process to transform the intersection from a roundabout to a signalised intersection has involved careful planning, to allow us to undertake the work while keeping the intersection functional for road users.

"We want to thank everyone for their patience, and the businesses in the area for their cooperation."

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A Rotorua Daily Post photographer said traffic was flowing freely at the intersection this morning.

The signalising of Tarawera intersection is part of the $17 million Eastern Corridor Stage One project.  Photo / Andrew Warner
The signalising of Tarawera intersection is part of the $17 million Eastern Corridor Stage One project. Photo / Andrew Warner

NZTA reminded the community the intersection continued to be an active worksite for the next few weeks as final works were completed, and delays were still expected.

"Contractors will continue working at the intersection for about three weeks as they construct the concrete islands separating traffic travelling in opposite directions," Wilton said.

"There will be occasional lane closures, additional signage, and a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place. Waka Kotahi asks motorists to be patient as we complete these final steps."

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The signalising of Tarawera intersection is part of the $17 million Eastern Corridor Stage One project, improving SH30-Te Ngae Rd from Sala St to Iles Rd. The project started in February 2020, and is expected to be completed in late 2021.

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