Closing the existing SH29/Belk Road intersection was planned as part of the Tauriko Enabling Works. The intersection will be permanently closed after a new roundabout connecting Belk Road and Taurikura Drive is built.
The new roundabout is being constructed for Tauranga City Council by developer Element IMF, alongside their Stage 4 development of the Tauriko Business Estate, just south of Belk Road. The roundabout will provide improved access for Belk Road residents and business owners to reach the Tauriko Business Estate, SH29 and SH36.
Construction began on Saturday 15 November 2025, following the opening of the connection of Kaweroa Drive to the new Redwood Lane roundabout, as part of the Tauriko Enabling Works project.
Access during construction
Belk Road is now closed at two points to allow for the new roundabout to be built. An extension to Taihoa Rise, between Kaweroa Drive and Anianiku Place, that connects to Belk Road provides temporary access between Belk Road and Kaweroa Drive during construction. Lower Belk Road access will remain via SH29 at the existing intersection during construction.
To improve safety at the SH29/Belk Road intersection during the construction of the Belk Road/Taurikura Drive roundabout, a 70km/h temporary speed limit is in place.
Permanent closure of Belk Road/SH29 intersection
Once the Belk Road/Taurikura Drive connection is built, the SH29/Belk Road intersection will be closed permanently, and the Taihoa Rise extension will also be closed with all traffic using Taurikura Drive instead.
The planned improvements will ultimately provide a safer and more efficient way for all Belk Road residents and businesses to move around, opening additional routes and journey options.
