The Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (SH2) eastbound lanes between Pāpāmoa and Paengaroa (towards Whakatāne / Rotorua) will be closed between 5.30am and 1pm on Saturday 17 January 2026 for the cycle-leg of the Tauranga Half Triathlon, which is part of the Mount Festival of Multisport. 

This is the fifth year the event has used the Toll Road lanes for the cycle leg and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is pleased to be able to support the on-going success of the event.  

While the eastbound lanes are closed for the event, motorists can use the toll free route via Te Puke Highway.

Minor delays may be experienced for Toll Road users during this time and traffic management will be in place at the Domain Road Interchange and Paengaroa Roundabout.

The westbound lanes between Paengaroa and Pāpāmoa will operate as usual.

For safety reasons, the Paengaroa Roundabout will be closed to spectators and traffic management will be in place. The best place to watch the event is along Marine Parade and Oceanbeach Road, Mount Maunganui.

For more information on road closures relating to the Mount Festival of Multisport please visit:

www.tauranga.govt.nz- road closures(external link)