Road Restrictions
Travelling To Taupō for Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge?
A message from NZTA
This Saturday thousands of cyclists from around the country will be heading to Taupō to take part in the annual Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises anyone driving on SH32, SH41 and SH1 around the lake on Saturday to allow extra time for their journey, please be patient and allow plenty of room when passing bikes.
Those heading north or south past Taupō are reminded that the northern section of SH1 East Taupō Arterial is closed until early December, with traffic detoured down Broadlands Road, Ohaaki Road and SH5.
The Gravel Grind course for the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge crosses Broadlands Road twice and Stop/Go traffic control will be in place to give the crossing cyclists priority in both locations.
Event organisers also advise that Wairakei Drive and the Taupō CBD will also have extra bike traffic on Saturday 30 November.
Besides the extra bike traffic on Saturday, drivers around the central North Island should be aware of the event traffic heading to Taupō on Friday and then returning home on Sunday.
Many cyclists travel from the Auckland area for the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge and they are reminded that as part of the SH1 maintenance project that the stretch between Putāruru and Tokoroa is now closed, with detours in place, with other works also possible on other parts of SH1 between Auckland and Taupo.
NZTA recommends drivers allow extra time for journeys if travelling through the central North Island around 30 November and we also suggest checking www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz for the latest traffic and travel information.
Road Restrictions / Getting Around Taupō
We can’t wait to welcome to thousands of riders and their supporters to beautiful Taupō. Over event weekend, there will be some road restrictions around town as follows:
Both sides of Titiraupenga St (Roberts St to Lake Terrace) Sat 30 Nov 4.00am - Sat 30 Nov 10pm
The westbound lane of Roberts St (Titiraupenga to Ruapehu St) Sat 30 Nov 4.00am – 10pm. The eastbound lane will remain open to traffic, and pedestrian access will be available to customers of businesses such as Briscoes and motels.
Roberts St from Ruapehu St to Tongariro St Sat 30 Nov 4.00am - 10.00pm
Both sides of Tongariro St (Roberts St to Tuwharetoa St) Sat 30 Nov 4.00am - 10.00pm
Northbound lane of Tongariro St (Tuwharetoa St to Spa Rd) Fri 29 Nov 10.00am - Sat 30 Nov 10.00pm. Southbound lane (Spa Rd to Tuwharetoa St) will be closed Sat 30 Nov 4am-10.30am then reopen to traffic.
Redoubt St (Story Place to Tongariro St) Sat 30 Nov 5.30am-10.30am
Pohipi Road Restrictions
Poihipi Road from Wairakei Drive to Whangamata Road from 5:30am to 10.30am event day will be closed for westbound traffic, ie. traffic traveling from Taupo to Kinloch. There will be a detour in place, please follow signs. This will affect not only residents on that road but all the feeder roads. We regret the inconvenience caused and hope you can overcome the restrictions by scheduling earlier or later travel plans. Western Bays SH32 will be open but thousands of cyclists will be riding so progress will be slow. If you do have an emergency situation a 111 call will still respond.
