Roadworks set to cause delays

Hamilton motorists can expect delays around the region this month, as work on the Waikato Expressway and a major reseal programme continues.

Speed restrictions and stop/go traffic management will be in place at various state highway sites around the region due to the works.

Sites where delays of between 5 and 15 minutes are possible on State Highway 3-Raynes Road between Hamilton and airport turnoff with stop/go traffic management and a speed restriction of 30km/h is in place until April 24, Monday to Saturday.

Contractors are building a right turn bay for north bound traffic and realigning the corner. Motorists should allow an extra 5 minutes or consider using SH21 if travelling to Hamilton Airport.

SH3 Kihikihi road reconstruction and resurfacing is taking place with a speed restriction of 30km/h in place until April 21 to allow contractors to reconstruct a 1.2km section of highway from Whitmore Street south.

The work will be carried out Monday to Saturday and motorists should allow for delays of approximately five minutes when travelling this route.

SH26 Hamilton to Morrinsville safety improvements will see traffic management and speed restrictions of 30km/h will be in place between the Kuranui Road intersection and Motumaoha Bridge from March 25 until April 20. Contractors will be installing guard rails and a turning bay during daylight hours from Monday to Saturday. Motorists are advised to expect short delays when travelling on this route.

The Transport Agency thanks motorists for their patience and understanding.

For real time information on highway conditions and incidents visit www.nzta.govt.nz call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS or follow @nztawaibop on twitter.

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