Works are continuing on upgrading the Arataki Bus Hub in Tauranga.

In a statement, Tauranga City Council said the works are to improve safety during transit, make travelling by bus more user-friendly, and provide a friendlier welcome to and departure from Arataki.

The works include replacing existing Farm St shelters with new high-quality, high-capacity shelters, enhanced pedestrian crossings, wider footpaths, and a new shared user path, improved streetlights and new CCTV monitoring and open seating, bicycle parking and rubbish bins.

Construction began in August and is anticipated to be complete in mid-late November 2024 (weather dependent).

“While there is some noise and vibration associated with this work, we aim to keep disruption to a minimum. Our hours of work are 7am to 5pm Monday-Friday,” said a council spokesperson.

“We have also been working Saturdays to keep up with our programme.”

Traffic management and temporary bus stops

During construction, the existing bus shelters and footpaths in the work site on Farm St are closed. A temporary pedestrian pathway has been installed and bus stops have temporarily moved about 80 metres towards Concord Ave.

During construction, vehicle access through the site is one-way only with entry from Taupō Ave. Access to Bayfair Shopping Centre is maintained at all times.

A map showing where the works are taking place and how traffic is impacted.

Stops and routes are clearly signposted, and traffic controllers are available to help bus patrons during working hours, said council.

“Please allow for extra travel time during peak traffic hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these works.”

Learn more about the upgrade here.