Nightly road closures will disrupt traffic on State Highway 29 this week.

Between 8pm and 3.30am each night, the road will be closed between the SH29/24 and SH29/28 intersections on the Waikato side and the SH29/Cambridge Rd intersection on the Bay of Plenty side.

Abseilers would be working above the road on the Ruahihi Bluffs, near the Ruahihi Power Station, to dislodge vegetation and rocks from the top and faces of the bluffs.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said it would also be “taking advantage” of the closures to do other works.

SH29 was expected to reopen early Friday morning.

Emergency services would have access at all times, NZTA said.

“Residents will also be able to access their property from the relevant side of the closure with controlled openings on the hour at some sites,” the agency said.

NZTA said the work was weather dependent.

“If this work is unable to proceed for any of these nights due to wet weather, additional night closures will be needed, which we will publicise as early as possible so road users can plan ahead.

“Depending on the weather, some other overnight work on SH29 planned for next week may continue, but will operate under single-lane stop/go closures and the state highway will remain open.”

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Roadworks may be postponed due to rain or other factors that disrupt the weekly schedule. Be aware there may be other less-disruptive state highway works not listed here. Check the NZTA Journey Planner for the latest travel information

Bay of Plenty

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty

SH29 Tauranga to Hamilton: Due to the number of worksites on SH29 between Tauriko and lower Kaimai Range, allow up to 20 minutes’ extra time for travel.

Work starting next week

SH29 Kaimai Range overnight closures: The Kaimai Range is closed from Sunday, December 7, for five nights, between 8pm and 3.30am each night, reopening early Friday morning. The road will be closed between the SH29/24 and SH29/28 intersections on the Waikato side and the SH29/Cambridge Rd intersection on the Bay of Plenty side. Emergency services will have access at all times. Residents will also be able to access their property from the relevant side of the closure with controlled openings on the hour at some sites. Please note the programmed work at Ruahihi requires five nights to complete and is weather dependent. If this work is unable to proceed for any of these nights due to wet weather, further night closures will be needed, which we will publicise as early as possible so road users can plan ahead. Depending on the weather, some other overnight work on SH29 planned for next week may continue, but will operate under single-lane stop/go closures and the state highway will remain open. More information

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SH29 Tauriko, Belk Rd to Redwood Lane: From Sunday, December 7, there will be night works (6pm to 6am) for two weeks, for road surfacing and line marking on SH29 between Gargan Rd and south of Belk Rd. Temporary traffic management, including stop/go, lane shifts, intermittent road closures (Kaweroa Drive and Belk Rd) and reduced speed limits will be in place. More information.

Work starting soon

Cambridge Road northbound lane closure: From 6pm, Saturday, January 3, until early February, there will be a 24/7 northbound lane closure on a small section of Cambridge Rd, from the intersection with SH29 to 579 Cambridge Rd. All Bethlehem-bound vehicles from SH29 will be required to detour via SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Rd (adds about 15 minutes, toll applies) or SH29A and Cameron Rd (adds 22 minutes, free route). The southbound lane will remain open, but there will be no right turn on to SH29. Kaimai Range/Hamilton-bound traffic must turn left on to SH29, then use the SH29/SH36 roundabout to change direction. A 60km/h speed limit will be in place on the SH29 approaches to the intersection, and 30km/h in the immediate vicinity of the worksite. Work will occur seven days a week, with some extended shifts (7am to 12am) and night works (6pm to 6am) to complete work as quickly as possible. More information

Work under way

SH2 Rogers Rd, Pukehina: A road rebuild is due to finish mid-December. 24-hour stop/go traffic management system and reduced speed limit throughout the site are in place to protect the pavement surface. The site is about 650m west of Rogers Rd and continues on SH2 for 1.3km. More information.

SH29 Lower Kaimai: A 1.5km section of SH29 near Valley View Rd is undergoing a full rebuild, with temporary traffic management and reduced speed limits in place until early 2026. The passing lane near Valley View Rd remains closed for the duration of the works. Work is scheduled Monday to Friday, with traffic management set up by 7am. Between 8am and 5pm, a contraflow system will be in place, allowing traffic in both directions. Overnight Sunday to Thursday, from 7pm to 6am, contraflow will be removed and traffic will operate under stop/go. On weekends, both lanes will be open and no work is scheduled. Due to the scale and duration of the project, delays are expected. More information

SH29 Ngamuwahine: Resurfacing work is under way near Ngamuwahine Rd until Thursday, December 11, Sunday to Thursday, between 8pm and 5am. Stop/go traffic management and a reduced speed limit will be in place.

SH29/Cambridge Rd to Tauriko Village: There are multiple active worksites along the northern side of SH29 in Tauriko Village and in Cambridge Rd. Safety barriers have been installed on the westbound lane of SH29 (towards Hamilton), from the SH29/SH36 roundabout towards Tauriko Village for road widening work. Drivers are asked to use both lanes when exiting the roundabout before merging. A stop/go operation is in place in Cambridge Rd for water main installation during off-peak hours (9am to 3pm). More information.

SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Rd: A reduced speed limit of 70km/h remains in place while crews are working behind the barriers on the construction of a flyover bridge and southbound slip lane works for the Takitimu North Link project. Traffic is anticipated to be diverted on to the flyover bridge and southbound slip lane in the next year while works continue. More information.

SH2/Fifteenth Ave: One lane at SH2/Fifteenth Ave near Edgecumbe Rd is closed while the new connection to SH29/Takitimu Drive Toll Rd takes place; this is likely to remain in place until mid-2026. Traffic management will be in place when the beams arrive and are lifted into place. More information.

SH2/Pahoia/Esdaile intersection: Road-widening works are under way at this intersection. Be aware that speed restrictions and intermittent stop/go traffic management will be in place that may result in longer delays. Also expect some overnight delays due to road-marking operations this week. More information.

SH2 Ōmokoroa Rd intersection upgrade: Road construction continues for the new roundabout. Be aware that speed restrictions and intermittent stop/go traffic management will be in place and may result in longer delays. Follow all temporary signage and directions from the traffic management team and remain alert for changes to the road layout. Minor delays are expected, particularly during peak times. Also expect some overnight delays due to road-marking operations this week. More information.

Minden Road North: Between the new roundabout and the Te Puna shops will be under stop/go traffic management, weekdays between 7.30am and 6pm. Road widening, drainage and pavements works continue with traffic management in place. This work is ongoing and will be in place until early in 2026.

SH2 Whakamārama, Te Puna: A programme of ground investigations is under way through to December, on key sites near Snodgrass, Ainsworth, Te Puna Quarry, Munro and Plummers Point Rds, Gill Lane and near Ōtūru and Te Puna streams. People travelling through this area may notice these activities alongside SH2 that are part of the Takitimu North Link Stage 2 project.