Slip work near Tutira will cause delays

The Tutira stretch of State Highway 2 north has long been slip-prone. Photo/File

The heavy rain storms which swept across Hawke's Bay a fortnight ago are still being felt in terms of travel disruptions on State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa and State Highway 38 through to Waikaremoana.

The rains caused a string of slips, particularly in the Tutira area where contractors are still at work clearing debris.

With trucks and loaders operating on the stretch, along with stop-go signalling and speed restrictions in place, motorists can expect delays.

Temporary speed restrictions and signals are all also in place at sites along the highway where surface repairs are being carried out.

Slip removal work is also continuing on SH38 between Mangapapa and Frasertown where minor delays can also be expected.

Motorists using SH50 between Napier and Takapau can also expect some delays as a power pole relocation and replacement programme is carried out.

Poles are being relocated along Links Rd and the highway shoulder has been closed off.

There will be times when speed limits are in place along with stop and go signalling.

Poles are being replaced on the stretch between Maraekakaho Rd and Kereru Rd with similar restrictions in place.

Temporary speed restrictions are in place at the two major SH2 roundabout construction programmes, Watchman Rd and Whakatu, although delays to travel are described as minimal.