11 July 2011

Drivers travelling along Parton Road, Papamoa, are advised there will be a temporary 30km/hr speed limit and short delays to allow large construction vehicles to cross the road, as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s (NZTA) Tauranga Eastern Link project.

Traffic using Parton Road (between Tara Road and Bell Road) will be reduced to 30 km/hr between the hours of 6am and 6pm (Monday to Saturday). Stop/go traffic control will be in place, as required.

Andrew Scott, the NZTA’s Tauranga Eastern Link Principal Project Manager says construction haul roads are being built along the whole length of the project to reduce the number of heavy vehicles using local roads.

“We’re committed to maximising safety and minimising disruption for local residents as we build the Tauranga Eastern Link. As well as providing easier access to the site for construction traffic, these temporary roads will greatly reduce the amount of heavy construction traffic on local roads. This reduces congestion and safety risks associated with having an increased number of heavy vehicles on the roads.”

“For up to a year speed restrictions will be in place and manual stop/go traffic control will be used when the large dump trucks cross Parton Road to move fill. During this time we will try to minimise the effect on the travelling public wherever possible,” says Mr Scott.

Keep up-to-date with developments at www.nzta.govt.nz/tel

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