Work is underway to improve the management of flood water in Bethlehem as it flows under the Beaumaris Boulevard / Sterling Gate Drive roundabout.

This involves the installation of additional culverts below the roundabout with completion in early 2025.

To support the extensive excavation required on site, one lane through the roundabout is closed between Waihi Road and Beaumaris Boulevard with alternating one-way only traffic. 

"Access to the roundabout from Sterling Gate Drive remains closed and we expect this closure to be in place until Christmas," said a Tauranga City Council spokesperson.

"A detour guides drivers back to Cambridge Road and access to Beaumaris Boulevard is from Waihi Road. Please note, access remains into Sterling Gate from Beaumaris Boulevard throughout."
 
A reduced speed of 30km/hour is in place through the work zone.
 
"If you enjoy walking in the area, a footpath diversion is in place around the work site with signage guiding your path."

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