Residents Campaign Against Median Barriers on SH2

Residents along State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty are expressing safety concerns following reports that a container truck drove 1.3km on the wrong side of the highway to avoid a roundabout, allegedly due to recently installed wire median barriers that prevent right-hand turns. Campaigners argue that the barriers are causing dangerous driving maneuvers and have petitioned the government for the reinstatement of a safe right-hand turning bay at Wright Rd. The NZ Transport Agency declined to comment directly on the incident but emphasized the ongoing assessment of corridor safety and the importance of balancing local needs with overall road safety. Police have urged witnesses of illegal driving to report incidents for investigation.