Work will be delivered in 3 stages, beginning with trenching across SH29, between Cambridge Road and the SH29/State Highway 36 (SH36) roundabout.
The westbound lane on SH29 (towards Hamilton) will be closed from 6pm, Wednesday 8 April to 6am, Monday 13 April, with the eastbound lane remaining open.
Drivers should allow an extra 5 to 10 minutes for travel via SH36, Paraone Koikoi Drive, Matakokiri Drive and Kaweroa Drive.
Cambridge Road will be entry via left turn only (via the detour route). Vehicles can still exit Cambridge Road by turning left or right.
To minimise disruption, these works have been scheduled during the school holidays when traffic volumes are lower. Crews will work 24/7, including the weekend, to complete the job as quickly as possible.
The second stage of works will involve the installation of new stormwater pipes and catchpits. Shoulder closures and lane shifts will be in place along SH29 between Cambridge Road and the SH29/36 roundabout to keep traffic moving and minimise disruption. The slip lane to Takitimu Drive Toll Road will be closed daily from 9:30am to 4pm. Access to Takitimu Drive Toll Road will remain available via the roundabout.
The third and final stage starting in early July will see the newly installed stormwater system connected to the wetland outlet. The slip lane to Takitimu Drive Toll Road will be closed 24/7 for 6 weeks, with all this work expected to be completed by mid-August.
Elsewhere in Tauriko Village, traffic will later shift onto newly completed SH29 lanes on the northern side of the village in mid-April, allowing construction to begin on the southern side.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) thanks everyone for their patience while these important upgrades are completed.
More information: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/tauriko-west/tauriko-enabling-works/
A detour is available via the Tauriko Business Estate.