SH29 Ruahihi Bridge maintenance

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | 24 Jun 2026 3:30pm | Bay of Plenty

People travelling on State Highway 29 (SH29) over the Ruahihi Bridge should expect delays while maintenance work is carried out at night, from Sunday 28 June until 6am Friday 3 July. 

Work will take place overnight between 9pm and 6am. During these hours, stop/go traffic management and lane closures will be in place to keep crews and road users safe. 

A temporary speed limit of 30km/h may remain in place during the day throughout the work site. 

Please allow extra time for your journey and take extra care when travelling through the area.  

This work is weather dependent. Please check the NZTA Journey Planner or our social media channels for the latest travel information and journey times before starting your journey at  journeys.nzta.govt.nz. 

NZTA thanks motorists for their patience while this important work takes place.