Two power pole replacement programmes on sections of SH50 will mean slight delays for motorists as temporary speed limits will be put in place at certain times.
Unison crews have begun working along stretches of the highway around Links Rd and Maraekakaho Rd to Kereru Rd.
The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising that while most of the work is off the roadway, meaning little impact on traffic flows, there will be times when there are likely to be delays as temporary speed restrictions are brought into play along with stop-go signalling.
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The Links Rd work involves relocating the power pole network in advance of the new Pakowhai and Links Rd roundabout project.