NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 2 (SH2) Pekatahi Bridge will be closed Monday 15 September between 10.30am and 2pm for a bridge inspection. 

The closure is to allow crew to inspect the bridge ahead of programmed maintenance and a weeks’ closure in the upcoming school holidays.

While the bridge is closed a detour will be in place for all traffic; northbound using Tāneatua Road, Arawa Road, Hinemoa Street and onto SH30 towards Awakeri and southbound traffic will use the same route in reverse. This detour is expected to add up to 20 minutes to journey times and is suitable for all vehicles, including High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMV).

Detour map(external link)

NZTA thanks Whakatāne District Council for allowing the detour route on their local roads and road users for their co-operation.  

Please note: In the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, the work may be postponed.