Drivers need to be aware of cyclists

Drivers using the expressway near Westshore need to be aware of young cyclists on Wednesday. PHOTO/File A-Q429-10

Motorists using the Napier-Hastings Expressway stretch between Westshore and Prebensen Drive on Wednesday evening are being urged to drive with caution as there are expected to be a good number of young cyclists about.

Triathlon Hawke's Bay is staging the annual Hawke's Bay Secondary Schools Triathlon for junior and senior entrants, and part of the event which begins at 5.30pm will see the cycling competitors using that expressway stretch as part of the course which will also take in Prebensen Drive to Severn St as well as Pandora Rd and Meeanee Quay.

The running section will not include using roadways.

While delays are expected to be negligible drivers are being asked to be cautious, especially on the bridgeway where the road narrows.

The New Zealand Transport Agency's extensive SH2 highway repairs programme continues this week and drivers can expect some delays up to five minutes as temporary speed restrictions and stop/go signalling will be in place.

As well as the re-sealing work repairs are also under way at the Kings Creek Bridge just south of Putorino on SH2 north with restrictions in place.

A tree felling programme is continuing in the area between the Devil's Elbow and Tutira and delays can be expected at the times the trees are dropped.

On the southern stretch of SH2 between Hastings and Dannevirke road marking as well as sealing is taking place at several sites and motorists are advised to stick to the temporary speed restrictions as there is likely to be some loose seal about.

Repainting of road markings is also taking place along parts of SH50 between Hastings and Takapau while resealing is being carried out on SH38 between Wairoa and Lake Waikaremoana with delays expected.