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This advertisement is authorised by the Council 10 January 2020

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State Highway 2 at Ngatea will be closed for two weeks from from mid January, but the town is still very much open for business. Roadworks begin 14 January Journey with us The road closure, which extends from the Piako Expect delays Slow down and enjoy the village Bridge to the first pedestrian crossing near Dent NZ Transport Agency says motorists can expect Mayor Adams says while there will undoubtedly Street, marks the start of two separate projects some delays and ask for patience and to plan ahead be disruption, Ngatea is still very much open for to upgrade the town’s main street and will be in for the delays. business and visitors are very welcome to stop place from 14 January to 3pm Friday 24 January. and enjoy the town’s boutique shopping and Signs advising that Ngatea is open for business award winning cafes. The full closure may continue for a short with access via Pipiroa Road and State Highway 2 at period after Auckland Anniversary weekend, Mangatarata, will be at the entrances to the detour. “Council, the Transport Agency and our depending on construction progress. contractors are doing everything to ensure The bulk of the construction work, which includes customers will have easy and safe access into all Hauraki District Mayor Toby Adams says NZ the highway renewal and kerb and channel is businesses while work is underway,” he said. Transport Agency is renewing the main highway expected to take about 16 weeks, depending on and it’s important that Council upgrades the other aspects such as weather. “Summer travelling is no picnic and Ngatea is kerb and channel at the same time. the perfect spot to stop, stretch your legs, grab a bite to eat, get away from malls and chain stores, and check out its unique village-style Detours in place shops.” Detour Map “It’s important for us to fit in alongside NZ Transport Agency timeframes to The main detour for Auckland to Bay of Plenty traffic Alternative Parking minimise disruption and the cost to our starts at intersection of State Highway 2 and State ratepayers. The two projects must be done Highway 25. Access to Ngatea is from Pipiroa Road, in alignment,” he said. off State Highway 25. Detour continues to Hauraki Thanks to Ngatea Tavern , Road. A detour, via State Highway 25 and Hauraki Alternative route for traffic from Auckland/ parking is available in their car- Road, will be in place during the initial two- Mangatarata is State Highway 2 into Ngatea. week road closure. Ngatea will be accessible park. from State Highway 25 at Pipiroa Road and State Highway 2 at Mangatarata. After North bound traffic will be diverted at Hauraki Road the full closure, motorists heading from to State Highway 25, with access to Ngatea from Another smaller carpark is avail- Auckland to Bay of Plenty will continue to Pipiroa Road. be detoured, while traffic going from Bay of able behind the shops on the west Plenty to Auckland will travel through the Check out the full detour map and alternative parking side of the main street. town on a one lane system. maps on our website. Copies are available at all our service centres, Golf Course and Ngatea swimming pool. www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz/ Parking areas will be made availa- highway-closed-but-ngatea-still-open-for- ble as the construction progresses. business

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