Slips, flooding and routine maintenance will now be the focus of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi roading contractors.

In a statement, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said it was shifting its focus now as winter temperatures settle in.

NZTA Bay of Plenty system manager Sandra King said asphalt resurfacing will be a key focus over the coming month on SH2 north of Tauranga, with crews working at multiple locations between Te Puna and Athenree.

“Work is scheduled to begin on Sunday, July 6, and will continue Sunday to Thursday for two weeks. To minimise disruption to motorists, all resurfacing will take place at night between 7pm and 5am.

King said all worksites will operate under stop/go traffic management with a temporary speed limit of 30km/h.

Scheduled work

All work is weather dependent and subject to change

Week 1 from Sunday, July 6

Athenree rest area: delays likely due to length of worksite.

Lindemann Road to Katikati: minor delays.

Lund Road to Matahui Road: minor delays.

Matahui Road to Wright Road: delays likely due to length of worksite.

Wright Road to Morton Road: delays likely due to length of worksite.

Week 2 from Sunday, July 13

Wright Road to Morton Road: delays likely due to length of worksite.

Morton Road to Sargent Drive: minor delays at small worksites.

Apata Station Road to Esdaile Road: delays likely due to length of worksite.

Barrett Road to Te Karaka Bridge: delays likely due to length of worksite.

Other various locations, small individual batches: minor delays at small worksites.