Resurfacing work on Hewletts Rd in Tauranga is progressing well and due to be completed next week.

The last piece of the puzzle is the Golf Rd roundabout nightworks, due to start Sunday, April 13, said a NZTA spokesperson in a statement.

For two nights, Sunday, April 13, and Monday, April 14, between 8pm and 5am, the Golf Rd roundabout will be closed to all traffic for resurfacing and pavement repairs, the spokesperson said.

“Due to narrow lane widths and size of the equipment needed, a full road closure is required.

“Alternative routes are available depending on final destinations, and mobile message boards will be in place to advise motorists.”

NZTA said closing the road provided the safest working environment for crews, allowing them to work effectively and efficiently.

“Further along State Highway 2, on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Rd at the Domain Rd flyover, four nights of repairs are scheduled to address sections of uneven road at the bridge abutments.

“To do this work both lanes of traffic will be closed at different times to complete the repairs.”

TELTR eastbound closure (towards Paengaroa) - overnight Sunday, April 13, between 6pm and 5am and overnight Monday, April 14, between 8pm and 5am. Eastbound detour via the Domain Rd roundabout and back on to SH2 via the TELTR onramp.

TELTR westbound closure (towards Tauranga) - overnight Tuesday, April 15, and overnight Wednesday, April 16, between 8pm and 5am. Westbound detour via the Domain Rd offramp and roundabouts then back on to SH2.

There will be a temporary speed limit of 70km/h in place for the duration of the work and while the site is unattended.

This work is weather-dependent, and dates may change if the weather isn’t favourable.

NZTA thanks road users for their patience.