Motorists travelling from Katikati or Ōmokoroa are reminded to expect traffic delays again early on Wednesday morning on State Highway 2, similar to the delays experienced on Tuesday.

Omokoroa residents heading from the peninsula towards SH2 experienced heavy congestion early today.

"The traffic was backed up to at least Flounder Drive from my vantage point but was probably more than that given how slow it was going," says an Ōmokoroa resident who watched as traffic built up around 7am on Tuesday.

The delay was due to night works around the Te Puna Stream bridge on SH2. 

Traffic built up on Ōmokoroa Road early on Tuesday morning due to road works on SH2 near Te Puna. Video: Supplied.

The site was under stop/go from 8pm Monday March 11 until 5am today, and will be again tonight, Tuesday March 12 from 8pm until 5am on Wednesday, to complete the works.

"NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi appreciates that road users are experiencing increased delays today on SH2 near Whakamārama in the Western Bay of Plenty," says an NZTA spokesperson.

"The delays are around the worksite between the Te Puna Stream Bridge and Te Karaka Drive, where NZTA contractors have been milling out and resurfacing the road and installing new road markings."

NZTA says while the work is happening at night, the worksite is currently at a different level to the normal road, which is why there is a 30km per hour speed limit in place during the day.

"Some road users are slowing down further to navigate the change in road level, resulting in increased tailbacks," says an NZTA spokesperson.

"Road rehabilitation night works tonight should remediate the drop, ensuring traffic flow is smoother tomorrow, but road users should still be prepared for delays."

Road works have been a feature of people’s journeys across the Bay of Plenty this summer.

"We understand this has been frustrating for some drivers, but making the most of the warm and dry weather means our roads will be stronger and more resilient for longer."

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