Hairini Street slip lane to undergo three-month trial reopening

NZ HeraldRNZStuffWednesday 23 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A Tauranga bus lane that has been closed for seven years will reopen to vehicles outside of morning peak hours starting in October. The three-month trial aims to address local resident concerns, though transport planners have raised safety concerns regarding the decision.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 23 Jul 2025, 6:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 51 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Tauranga’s Hairini St to reopen for trial after seven years closed (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    ‘Good outcome’: Trial reopening for Tauranga street closed seven years (opens in new tab)

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