Bay of Plenty Road Report
Super weekend of works planned for SH29/SH2 next week.
A ‘super weekend’ of construction work is planned from next Friday 5 to Monday 8 June on State Highway 29 (SH29) Takitimu Drive Toll Road and State Highway 2 (SH2) Takitimu Drive to enable major construction works to progress.
Drivers should expect delays, particularly around SH29 at Tauriko and SH2 near Fifteenth Avenue. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time, reduce speed, and follow all temporary traffic management in place.
Closure details:
- Nighttime closure – SH2 Takitimu Drive north / city bound, from between SH29 to Eleventh Ave
- Friday 5 June: 8pm – 6am
- Saturday 6 June: 7pm – 6am
- Sunday 7 June: 7pm – 4am
Detour: All vehicles via Cameron Road and Elizabeth Street
- Weekend closure – SH29 Toll Road north / city bound, from between SH29/SH36 at Tauriko to SH2 at Fifteenth & Eleventh Avenues
- 8pm Friday 5 June – 4am Monday 8 June
Detour: All vehicles via SH29A
South and west bound routes remain open throughout the works, including SH2 access to Fifteenth Ave.
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and consider alternative routes where possible.
Rain dates have been scheduled for 12–15 June; however, as these works are weather‑dependent, they may also be rescheduled if conditions change.
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