NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that State Highway 29A is closed between Barkes Corner and and Oropi Road Roundabout in Tauranga for emergency road repairs.
“Our maintenance team noticed a small hole yesterday, February 9 in the left hand lane heading from Barkes Corner to Oropi Roundabout and immediately closed one lane," says Acting Regional Manager of Maintenance and Operations, Roger Brady.
"On investigation a large tomo or cavity was discovered under the road."
The cavity under State Highway 29A, looking towards the shoulder. Photo: NZTA Waka Kotahi.
“The hole is approximately three metres deep and filled with water. The erosion appears to have been caused over time by a failed stormwater drain.
“As soon as we saw the size of the tomo we fully closed the road due to the potential safety risk to road users."
The NZTA maintenance crew noticed a small hole on Friday in the left hand lane leading from Barkes Road to Oropi roundabout. Photo: Photo: NZTA Waka Kotahi.
Roger says SH29A is likely to remain closed here until Monday evening at the earliest, but until investigations reveal the extent of the repair, the timeframe for re-opening is really unknown at this stage.
“Once we have more information about the size of this job, we’ll update the public.”
The cavity under State Highway 29A between Barkes Corner and Oropi Roundabout. Photo: NZTA Waka Kotahi.
Road users should allow extra time for the detour.
The detour for southbound traffic is left onto Cameron Road, right onto Maleme Street, right onto Oropi Road, left onto SH29A. Northbound traffic turn right onto Oropi Road, left onto Maleme Street, left onto Cameron Road and right onto SH29A.
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2 comments
The Master
Posted on 10-02-2024 18:49 | By Ian Stevenson
Interesting, I wonder if that is the "lost" Tomo from Bella Vista homes - The Lakes?
You all will know the one, the Tomo that TCC said was some where there under a house or two [they did not know which one?] then spent mega millions trying find it...
It must have escaped?
Next time
Posted on 11-02-2024 00:21 | By The Truth Is Out There
Next time cavity be used in headline be. The big hole,(read debt). The commissioners have left the ratepayers with. Once they depart and spend time, congruatulating each other saying wasn't that $75k a week spent on 4 people, well spent?
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