Monday, 21 July 2014, 9:57 am Press Release: AA and NZTA
Kairua Road closed to traffic today
The NZ
Transport Agency wishes to advise that Kairua Road in
Tauranga will be closed to through traffic between 9am and
4pm, today, Monday 21st July.
Motorists are advised
to use the alternative route via State Highway 2 (SH2) and
Welcome Bay Road to allow contractors to complete
construction works.
The Transport Agency apologises
for any inconvenience and thanks motorists for their
understanding.
For real time information on highway
conditions and incidents visitwww.nzta.govt.nz call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS or
follow @nztawaibop on twitter.
For personalised
information about driving conditions on their frequently
used routes, motorists can check out and sign up to On The
Move at
www.onthemove.govt.nz.
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