State Highway 36 Tauranga To Ngongotaha open to one lane
Wednesday, 20 August 2014, 12:06 pm Press Release: NZTA
State Highway 36 Tauranga To Ngongotaha open to one lane
The NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise that
State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua is now open to
one lane at Awahou. There is traffic management in the area
and drivers are asked to take extreme care.
The highway
was closed to light traffic earlier this morning due to
flooding. Contractors have been monitoring the water levels
in the area and will continue to do so throughout the day,
as more rain is expected.
State Highway 29 between
Tauranga to Te Poi, over the Kaimai Range, is also
experiencing some surface flooding although the road is open
in both directions.
The Transport Agency asks that drivers
take extra care when travelling today, to reduce their speed
and increase their following distances.
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 atwww.onthemove.govt.nz.
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