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Waikato weekly traffic update May 15 – May 21

Waikato weekly traffic update May 15 – May 21

The NZ Transport Agency advises people travelling on State Highway 1 (SH1) in the Waikato to expect delays and allow extra time to get to their destination, as work on the Waikato Expressway continues.

Stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place on various sections this month as work ramps up.

The Rangiriri section now has a 70km/h speed restriction in place. This speed is likely to stay in place until the project is complete to ensure the safety of all motorists traveling through the site.

Further south on the Cambridge section, an 80km/h speed restriction and shoulder closures will be in place next week between Airport Road and racecourse road to allow for construction works.

Shoulder closures will be in place on State Highway 1B between 129 Victoria Road and 183 Victoria Road Cambridge. Stop/go traffic management is planned in this area from May 18 until May 22 for works to connect local roads to the expressway.

A 50km/h speed restriction will be in place between Golf Hill and Tirau Road to allow contractors to carry out road rehabilitation works starting May 18 at 9am until May 29, 12pm.

Other road work sites where delays are possible are detailed below to allow motorists to plan ahead when travelling.

SH3-Raynes Road between Hamilton and airport turnoff (SH21)
Traffic management and a speed restriction of 30km/h are in place. Motorists should allow an extra five minutes or consider using SH1 and SH21 if travelling to Hamilton Airport.
Contractors are building a right-turn bay for north-bound traffic and realigning the corner.

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SH3, Kihikihi
Final surfacing will be undertaken over the next two weeks to complete the repair. Speed restrictions will remain in place and from time to time stop/go traffic management may be in place. Motorists are advised to expect minor delays.

SH3/37, Waitomo turnoff roundabout construction
Work continues until end of May. Traffic is being managed through the site. Speed restriction of 30km/h remains in place. Motorists are advised to expect delays of approximately five minutes.

SH23, Te Pahu
Stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions are in place to allow contractors to carry out drainage works and repair a guard rail. Motorists are advised to expect short delays.

SH23, Raglan
Stop/go traffic management will be in place at times this week to allow contractors to install a new culvert. Motorists are advised to expect minor delays.

SH29 Hinuera safety barrier installation
Traffic management and speed restrictions are in place at the Mangawhara Steam Bridge, Hinuera until early June. Contractors are installing a safety barrier on this bridge during daylight hours from Monday to Saturday. Motorists are advised to expect short delays.

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.

For real time information on highway conditions and incidents visitwww.nzta.govt.nz call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS or follow @nztawaibop on twitter.

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