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Roadworks and road closures

Find information about planned roadworks in the Waikato district that may cause significant delays or detours.

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A list of roadworks and road closures by local area, showing the key details you need to know. This list does not include minor works that cause little or no impact on road use.

Huntly

Description

Riverview Road, Huntly will be closed from Porritt Avenue to Waugh Lane from Friday 23 October to Monday 26 October, 6am to 8pm.

From Tuesday 27 October to the Wednesday 23 December the saesection of road will remain under traffic management.

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Timeframe

CLOSED: Friday 23 October to Monday 26 October, 6am to 8pm

STOP/GO: Tuesday 27 October to the Wednesday 23 December

Work/Activity

Final works along Riverview Road, Huntly are now underway. This stage includes drainage and stormwater upgrades, kerb and channel renewals, road reconstruction, driveway reinstatements, footpath improvements, and the final chip seal road surface.

Detour/Traffic Management

Traffic heading north will be detour in Ngaaruawaahia, along Great South Road and over Tainui Bridge and vice versa for those heading south.

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Description
Riverview Road, Huntly
Timeframe
21 September to 31 October 2026
Work/Activity

 These work includes drainage and stormwater improvements, kerb and channel renewal, pavement construction, entranceway reinstatement, footpath renewals, and final chip seal surfacing.

A second phase of traffic management will come into effect from 21 September.

Detour/Traffic Management
A Stop/Go will be in effect between Alexandra St and Porritt Ave
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Kopuku

Description
Kopuku Road, between State Highway 2 and Coalfields Road.
Timeframe

31 August to 16 October from 6am - 6pm.

7 September to 25 September, 24 hour road closures.

Every effort will be made to maintain access for residents, farmers and businesses wherever practicable. Some short delays may be unavoidable while construction activities are taking place.

Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times.

Work/Activity
Road rehabilitation works. These works will improve the long-term condition and safety of the road and include drainage improvements, culvert replacement, road reconstruction and resurfacing works.
Detour/Traffic Management
Temporary traffic management and detour routes will be in place throughout the project. Please follow all signage and instructions from traffic management staff.

Ngaaruawaahia

Description

Old Taupiri Road, Ngaaruawahia

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Timeframe
Starting 17 August and ending 20 December 2026.
Work/Activity
Pavement construction.

Pookeno

Description

Serpell Road, Pookeno

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Timeframe

19 October to 2 November 2026.

Work/Activity

Road maintenance 

Description

Helenslee Road and Munro Road intersection. 

Timeframe
15 June to 20 December 2026.
Work/Activity
Intersection upgrade for new subdivision.
Detour/Traffic Management
Please see the detour route maps below. 
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Raglan

Description
Main Road, Raglan.
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Timeframe
1 September to 18 December 2026, 6am to 4pm daily.
Work/Activity
Road maintenance.
Description
Main Road, Raglan between the Lorenzen Bay Road/Hills Road area and Greenslade Road.
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Timeframe
7 September to 6 November 2026.
Work/Activity
Installation of watermain by Watercare.
Description
Nihinihi Avenue, Raglan
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
21 September to 23 October 2026.
Work/Activity
Watercare stormwater project works
Detour/Traffic Management

Traffic management methods include:

  • Shoulder Closure
  • Stop/Go
  • Road Closure
Delays expected up to 5 mins.
Description
Long Street, Raglan
Timeframe
10 August 2026 to 28 February 2027. 24 hour road closure.
Work/Activity
Watercare bulkwater project works.
Description
Eastbound on Bow Street, Raglan.
Timeframe
8 November 2026
Work/Activity
Raglan Naturally Festival
Detour/Traffic Management
Detours in place

Tuakau

Description

From Morgan Road to Whangarata Road

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Timeframe

From 4 October for four weeks for night works, 8pm to 5am

Work/Activity

Roading rehabilitation - this work includes:

  • Removing the old road surface and placing a new layer of high-quality crushed stone to strengthen the road during night works.
  • Traffic management during the day.
  • Repairs and upgrades to footpaths, kerbs, and channels.
  • Removing some vegetation and sealing the road surface.

Property access

Every effort will be made to maintain access for residents, farmers and businesses wherever possible. At times, short delays may be needed while work is taking place

Emergency services will always be able to access the area.

Detour/Traffic Management

Temporary traffic management and detours will be in place throughout the project. Please follow all signs and directions from traffic management staff.

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Roadworks on state highways

The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) maintains state highways in our district. View state highway roadworks on NZTA: Journey Planner.

Minor roadworks

Some roadworks, such as road resealing or minor repairs cause little or no impact on road use. Find out more about minor roadworks on the following pages.

Note: If the works cause significant delays or detours, they will already be listed on this page.

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Last updated 2 July 2026, 09:25 am

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