TRAFFIC BULLETIN
21 April 2014
NZ Transport Agency: Waikato and Bay of Plenty region
SH36 between Tauranga to Rotorua planning to reopen to one lane tomorrow afternoon at Mangorewa Gorge subject to slip
clean up progress
The NZ Transport Agency says they plan to reopen State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua to a single lane tomorrow
afternoon (22 April) subject to the progress of the slip clean up which closed this section of highway late last week.
Also about 300mm of rain fell in the area between Thursday and Sunday which challenged the slip clean progress, the
weather is now improving in the area.
Motorists are advised to continue using alternate highway routes SH29, SH2 and SH33 or SH29, SH28 and SH5 if planning to
travel between Tauranga and Rotorua. An update on whether a single lane will open at midday is expected by mid morning
tomorrow (Tuesday). Variable Message Signs are being posted to advise motorists of the closure and the detours in place.
The Transport Agency is encouraging drivers to take care this Easter/Anzac holidays, and where there are road conditions
to keep up to date with the latest information via our 0800 4 HIGHWAYS Freephone number or visit our website to find out
the latest on our highway conditions.
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