A section of Cambridge Rd in Tauranga will be closed for close to a month next year.<\/p>\n
The northbound lane on Cambridge Rd, from the SH29 intersection to 579 Cambridge Rd, will close from Saturday, January 3 until early February, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said in a statement.<\/p>\n
In a \u201cconcentrated effort\u201d to complete as much work as possible, roading contractors will carry out an intensive programme of works to progress the SH29\/Cambridge Rd intersection upgrade in what is being labelled a significant milestone for the Tauriko Enabling Works project.<\/p>\n
Darryl Coalter, NZTA infrastructure delivery acting regional manager, said the ambitious approach would include removing temporary sheet piles, earthworks, relocating utilities, road construction and resurfacing.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo do this safely, we\u2019ll need to close a short section of the northbound lane on Cambridge Rd.\u201d<\/p>\n
Coalter said all Bethlehem-bound vehicles would need to detour via SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Rd or SH29A and Cameron Rd.<\/p>\n
The southbound lane will remain open.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appreciate this will cause some disruption, so we\u2019re committed to working extended hours to minimise the overall impact. This short-term inconvenience will mean less disruptions in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Work will take place seven days a week, with some extended shifts (7am to 12am) and night works (6pm to 5am).<\/p>\n
The intersection upgrade began in late 2024 with construction of a 210-metre retaining wall, supported by temporary sheet piles.<\/p>\n
The first stage of sheet pile removal is already under way behind safety barriers with no traffic impact.<\/p>\n
In early January, removal will continue in the narrower section of Cambridge Road, requiring the lane closure.<\/p>\n
Once the January works were completed, the team would focus on road widening and pavement construction.<\/p>\n
The full upgrade is expected to be completed in 2027.<\/p>\n
What you need to know:<\/p>\n
Cambridge Road northbound lane 24\/7 closure from Saturday 3 January, and reopens early February, before the school year starts.<\/p>\n
Northbound detour: Bethlehem-bound traffic via SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road (adds 15 mins, toll applies) or SH29A\/Cameron Road (adds 22 mins, free route).<\/p>\n
Cambridge Road southbound lane: Remains open.<\/p>\n
Cambridge Road right-turn bay closure: Cambridge Road to SH29 \u2013 Kaimai Range\/Hamilton-bound traffic must turn left onto SH29, then use SH29\/SH36 roundabout to change direction.<\/p>\n
Temporary speed limits: 60km\/h on SH29 approaches; 30km\/h on Cambridge Road near the work site.<\/p>\n
Resident access: Via detours; vehicles exiting driveways within the closure must turn left onto SH29 and follow the detour.<\/p>\n
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