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Current and upcoming roadworks

Below is a list of road roadworks taking place in the Waikato district. Please phone 0800 492 452 to report any road issues which aren't included on this list.

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Huntly

Description
Great South Road from Bell Crossing to the KFC.
Timeframe
Overnight on 1 September.
Work/Activity
Tree trimming and road maintenance/
Detour/Traffic Management
Detours in place
Description
Great South Road southbound off-ramp, Huntly will be closed for one night.
Timeframe
Overnight on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Work/Activity
Maintenance on state highway one southbound lane.
Detour/Traffic Management
Detours will be in place.
Timeframe
For a month, starting 13 August 2025.
Work/Activity
Water main renewal.

Ngaaruawaahia

Description

Turangawaewae have their annual Koroneihana celebrations happening in the first week of September with several hundred attendees expected.

River Road, Ngaaruawaahia between Kent Street and George Street will be closed each day Tuesday 2 September through to Saturday 6 September, with an extended time for the Friday night concert in Patterson Park.

Temporary Bus Stops will be established along the westbound shoulder of River Road.

Designated parking areas will also be set up in George Street, Kent Street (via the High School), Regent Street. Behind Turangawaewae Marae and overflow at Hopuhopu.

Timeframe

2 - 6 September 2025.

Tuesday: 7am to 7pm

Wednesday: 7am to 7pm

Thursday: 7am to 7pm

Friday: 7am to 9:30pm

Saturday: 7am to 2pm

Work/Activity
Koroneihana celebrations 
Detour/Traffic Management

The detour will be along Duke Street and Starr Road.

Description
Hakarimata Road, Ngaaruawaahia 
Timeframe
Ongoing
Work/Activity

Drop-out opposite #129

Detour/Traffic Management
Single lane give way in place
Description

Havelock Road from Jackson Street to Uenuku Street including the side streets (Sims Street, Albert Place and Cavan Street).

This will mainly involve work in the berm with the occasional lane closure under stop/go.

See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
14 July until December 2025
Work/Activity
Watermain renewal

Pookeno

Description
Nikau Road southbound on-ramp and Razorback Road southbound off-ramp.
Timeframe
Overnight on 1 September.
Work/Activity
Road maintenance
Detour/Traffic Management
Detour in place
Description

Pookeno southbound ramps will be closed for one night.

Timeframe
Overnight on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Work/Activity
Maintenance on SH1 southbound lane.
Detour/Traffic Management
Detours in place.

Te Kauwhata

Description
Te Kauwhata Road, Te Kauwhata 
Timeframe
Thursday, 28 August to 26 September 
Work/Activity
Roundabout construction
Timeframe
STarting 11 August 2025 and will continue for two months
Work/Activity
Wastewater renewal 
Description

Located at the Te Kauwhata and Scott Road intersection.

See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
April 2025 to end of August 2025.
Work/Activity

New roundabout construction.

Detour/Traffic Management

A temporary bypass will be opened Thursday 8 May 2025, while the intersection is closed.

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Tuakau

Description
Dominion Road, Tuakau 
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
7 July until the end of the year
Work/Activity
Wastewater pipe renewal
Description
Harrisville Road, Tuakau between Dominion Road to the new subdivision. 
Timeframe
From 21 July for four weeks.
Work/Activity
Fibre cable installation.
Detour/Traffic Management
Traffic management in place.


Keeping safe around roadworks

Everyday our workers are out making the roads safer. And everyone can help keep them safe.

When you see a roadworks sign, always slow down and be ready to stop.

Last updated 21 May 2025, 08:59 am

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