Road closed between Baypark & Te Maunga roundabouts
The NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 29A (SH29A) between the Baypark and Te Maunga roundabouts will be closed from 4am to 8pm this Saturday 8 September 2018 as part of the Baypark to Bayfair (Bay Link) project.
Detours will be in place along Truman Lane and Mangatawa Link Road. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes where possible or plan travel outside of these hours to avoid the detour.
To stay up to date on closure and opening times, head to their website here.
Source: NZTA website
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