NZ Transport Agency is committed to several projects aimed at improving safety at several high-risk sites on Eastern Bay of Plenty highways, with an investment of $335,000 planned.
Seven minor safety works are planned, which will include installing guard rails, safety barriers, and new signage to include electronic curve warnings and ice warnings.
Works are expected to start throughout May and June in the following areas:
- SH30 Rotoma – new safety barrier to be installed on the outside of the bend 2 km west of Kawerau Road West to provide protection during vehicle run off.
- SH2 guard rail extension – extend guard rail at the intersection of SH2 and Western Drain Road to provide protection from drop-off into drains.
- SH30 Te Rahu Road improvements – new curve warning signs on the eastern approach to Luxton Road and tree removal opposite Te Rahu Road to improve sight distance and provide advance warning to drivers of the bend in road.
- SH34 East Bank Road curve – new electronic curve warning sign on westbound approach to the intersection of East Bank Road.
- Thornton Road shoulder protection – new safety barrier 1 km west of Thornton Road bend to provide protection from vehicle run off on the bend.
- SH30 Rotoma Ice warning signs – new electronic ice warning signs between Matahi Road and Kawerau Road West. The signs will be activated to forewarn of icy road conditions so drivers can adjust their travelling speed to suit the conditions.
- SH2 Omaukoro Hill North – new safety barrier on the inside of the bend near Wairata to provide protection from vehicle run off into the river.