Horotiu Link Road
We are going to be starting our construction project to link Horotiu Road to the Northgate Business Park on 15 January 2024. Road closures and diversions will follow from 30 January 2024.
This work involves deep service trenches (up to 5m in depth) substantial changes in level and grade to the existing road to try and mitigate some existing flooding issues, and the relocation of power, water and wastewater infrastructure.
Due to the nature of the works, and the depth and extent of excavations, Horotiu Road, at the Park Road intersection, will be closed for the duration of the project, expected to be four months, from January 30.
The Horotiu Road rail crossing will also be closed to through traffic (residents within the work site, pedestrians and non-vehicular traffic can still cross at the lights) during this time.
What this means for Park Road residents
Access for Park Road residents and their visitors during this time will only be available from the north-eastern end of Great South Road.
Following input from the community, we will be installing a temporary roundabout at the Park Road/Great South Road intersection, and a temporary speed limit of 60kmh will also be put in place on Great South Roath either side of the roundabout to improve safety at this intersection.
What this means for residents from Te Kowhai area who want to get across to Great South Road
Due to Horotiu Road needing to be closed at the Park Road intersection during the work, diversions will be in place and will be clearly marked and signposted.
Following feedback and input from the community, we will be opening Kohia Drive and the new bridge to reduce the length of detour.
As a result, traffic heading east on Horotiu road will need to turn right into Onion Road, left into Holmes Road and then left into the newly constructed Kohia Drive, which links back to Gateway Drive to go through Northgate Business Park.
For those with school children going into Hamilton a new bus stop and shelter will be installed on Great South Road just to the south of the Gateway Drive intersection. Temporary parking for drop off and pick up will be provided on Gateway Drive itself.
If residents wish to travel north, it is best to take Ngaruawahia Road and then Saulbrey Road to link up to Great South Road.
What the project achieves
The new intersection is due to open in May 2024.
The railway crossing on Horotiu Road will be permanently closed to traffic on the completion of this project.
At this time the connecting road through Northgate Business Park to the Great South Road/Horotiu Bridge Road intersection will be open as well.
This means the connection between the west towards Te Kowhai and Great South Rd will be safer for motorists and pedestrians.
When the new intersection is complete, traffic from Park Road will be able to make a right turn on Horotiu Road and then a left turn, giving way to traffic coming from Te Kowhai, to join Great South Road at the lights.
Project Update
March 2024 - Works are underway with underground services being installed. Traffic management hs been adjusted based on feedback and we will continue to monitor this.