A district-wide programme to repair road slips and reinstate damaged sections of road is now underway across parts of the Waikato district.
The programme began today, Monday 25 May, and will continue through to June 2027.
The works follow Cyclone Gabrielle and recent severe weather events which caused slips and damage across the district’s road network.
Repairs are planned across the North Waikato, western and central rural areas, and south-west rural areas, including roads in and around Port Waikato, Onewhero, Waikaretu, Waingaro, Waitetuna, Kawhia, and Whaanga.
Work will vary by site, but may include slip repairs, road reinstatement, and culvert works to restore affected sections of road and improve road stability and drainage.
Eight contractors will be working across different locations to help deliver the programme as efficiently as possible.
Traffic impacts will vary by site and may include stop/go traffic management, single lane access past worksites, and partial road closures where needed.
At this stage, no detours are expected. Residents will continue to have access to their properties, and school buses, rubbish collection, and emergency services are expected to continue as normal.
The first confirmed sites for May and June are now available with additional locations to be added as details are finalised.
Timing is indicative and may change due to weather, site conditions, and contractor availability.
The programme is being supported with funding from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, alongside Council funding.
For more information and the latest repair schedule, visit waikatodistrict.govt.nz/roadsliprepairs
