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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.

Check out our summer 2025/2026 road resealing programme here.

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Glen Massey

Description

The road will be closed from the Waingaro Road Quarry and at the Rotowaro Road intersection.

See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Monday, 12 January. 9:30am to 1pm 
Work/Activity
Remove car from drain. 

Horotiu

Description
Great South Road, Horotiu outside AFFCO.
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Timeframe
Open 15 January due to heavy rain forecast. Will be closed again on 16 - 20 January 2026 during the day
Work/Activity
Tree trimming
Detour/Traffic Management
Detours in place
Description
Lake Road, Horotiu (between SH1 SB on-ramp and Horsham Downs Rd) 
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Timeframe
15 January 2026 for two months
Work/Activity
A full reconstruction of this section of Lake Road, including the final chip seal surfacing.
Detour/Traffic Management

• For northbound traffic heading along Lake Rd, vehicles are required to turn right onto the SH1 on-ramp. Drivers must then exit at the Resolution Dr interchange, turn left onto Resolution Dr, and then left again onto Horsham Downs Rd, where the detour concludes.

• For southbound traffic travelling from Lake Rd or Horsham Downs Rd, right turns into Lake Rd are restricted to residents only. All other traffic should continue straight along Horsham Downs Rd, turn right onto Osborne Rd, then right onto Kay Rd, and once more turn right towards River Rd. Continue straight on River Rd at the Horotiu Bridge Rd intersection, and finally take a right onto Lake Rd, where the detour ends.
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Horsham Downs

Description
Resolution Drive between SH1 southbound roundabout and Horsham Downs Road
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Timeframe
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Work/Activity
Resealing the road.
Description
Horsham Downs Road between Resolution Dr and Enion Rise.
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Timeframe
13 and 14 January 2026
Work/Activity
Resealing the road.

Huntly

Description
Riverview Road, Huntly
Timeframe
Continuing in January 2026
Work/Activity
Wastewater pipe renewal

Motumaoho

Description
Piako Road between Matuku Rd and SH26 intersection
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Four weeks starting 14 January 2026
Work/Activity
Road repairs
Detour/Traffic Management
Detours in place

Ngaaruawaahia

Description
Hakarimata Road at #129, Ngaaruawaahia 
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Timeframe
Continuing through into January 2026
Work/Activity

Drop-out and slip repair

Detour/Traffic Management
Stop/Go - Expect major delays of up to 20 minutes.

Raglan

Description
Ngarunui Beach Road, Raglan.
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Timeframe
16 - 18 January 2026
Work/Activity
Soundsplash concert
Description
Te Hutewai Road, Raglan from Wainui Road up to Reservoir entrance.
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Timeframe
19 January to April 2026
Work/Activity
Watermain install

Te Kauwhata

Description
Hampton Downs SB on-ramp, Te Kauwhata on and off ramps.
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Timeframe
9pm to 5am on 21 - 22 January and 26 - 29 January 2026.
Work/Activity
Wirerope maintenance
Detour/Traffic Management
Follow marked detour route

Tuakau

Description
Dominion Road, Tuakau 
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Timeframe
restarting 19 January to end of February 2026
Work/Activity
Wastewater pipe renewal

Waerenga

Description
Keith Road, Waerenga 
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Timeframe
Until the end of February.
Work/Activity
Road repairs

Whatawhata

Description
Cemetery Road, Whatawhata between Lindsay Road and the Cemetery corner.
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
15 - 16 January 2026
Work/Activity
Resealing the road.


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 11 December 2025, 09:25 am

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