Service Updates
Routes 2, 20 & 22 - Tara Road Bus Stop Relocation 26 Oct-20 Dec.
Due to roading improvements the bus stop on Tara Road near the Parton Road roundabout will be re-located 70m BEFORE its current position (red stop on map below).
These changes are expected to be in place from Thursday 26th October to Wednesday 20th December and traffic management will be on hand to assist the public.
Affected Routes:
Now until Wed 20 Dec 08:00 pm
Route 122 - New World Bus Stop to be Relocated from 27 Nov.
Route 122 from Ohope to Whakatāne will have the bus stop outside New World on Kakahoroa Drive, Whakatane permanently relocated from Monday 27 November 2023.
Due to safety concerns the new bus stop will be located in the service lane outside The Warehouse. Please see below map which shows the new bus stop location. This is a short walk from the current bus stop.
We hope this will offer safer bus boarding and alighting for our passengers.
Affected Routes:
Now until Sun 31 Dec 08:00 pm
Route 21 – Bus Stop by Tay Street Permanently Closed from 27th Nov.
Due to construction occurring as part of the Marine Parade Boardwalk Project the bus stop (#1234) located on Marine Parade opposite Tay St will be permanently closed from 27 November.
The closest alternative stops are opposite Marine Parade opp, 134 (closer to the Mount) and opposite Clyde Street - please see below map.
Affected Routes:
Route 59 - Nightly Closures of Cameron Road/11th Ave Junction 3rd-7th December
Please expect delays between the hours of 6pm and 5am from Sunday 3rd December to Thursday 7th December while the Cameron Road/Eleventh Ave junction is closed.
Detour map as follows:
Affected Routes:
Now until Thu 07 Dec 05:00 am
Routes 20, 22 & CT - Night-time Disruptions by Bayfair 3rd-8th Dec due to Roadworks
As part of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Baypark to Bayfair Link project, contractors will be preparing asphalt for the application of final surfacing.
Various road closures will be required across the site while this work is underway between the hours of 7pm and 6am.
Road closures will apply on Maunganui Road, SH2 and SH29A and will vary night to night, depending on site requirements and progress.
Please expect some delays due to diversions in place.
Affected Routes:
Now until Fri 08 Dec 06:00 am
Route 2B - Night Detour 3rd-6th December for Tara Road Closure
Please expect the following detour for Route 2B between the hours of 8pm and 5am from Sunday 3rd December to Wednesday 6th December 2023.
Tara Road will be closed from Doncaster Drive to Te Okuroa Drive as indicated by the purple line.
Affected Routes:
Now until Wed 06 Dec 05:00 am
Route 122 - Roads closed and detour in place for Whakatane Christmas parade on Saturday 16 December
Roads closed:
All of Goulstone Road and part of King Street
The Strand between Richardson Street and George Street
Bus stops closed:
All stops on Goulstone Road - use stops on Stewart Street and temporary stops on Valley Road
Boon Street bus terminal - use the temporary stop located on Boon Street at Shapley Place
Detours in place:
From Valley Road to Alexander Avenue
From George Street to Shapley Place
Delays are expected.