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Current and upcoming roadworks

Below is a list of 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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Horotiu

Description
Great South Road, Horotiu between western SH1 roundabout and Horotiu traffic lights.
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Overnight on 15 and 16 February 2026.
Work/Activity
Road resealing
Description
Washer Road, Horotiu
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
26 January to 30 January 2026
Work/Activity
Installing new assets under the road.
Description
Lake Road, Horotiu (between SH1 SB on-ramp and Horsham Downs Rd) 
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Timeframe
Thursday, 22 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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Huntly

Description
Riverview Road, Huntly from ‘S’ bend to Porrit Ave. 
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Two months starting 2 February
Work/Activity
Road reconstruction
Description
Riverview Road, Huntly
Timeframe
Continuing in January 2026
Work/Activity
Wastewater pipe renewal

Matangi

Description
Matangi Road, Hillcrest closed at the Morrinsville Road intersection).
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Timeframe
Three months from 15 February 2026.
Work/Activity
New roundabout construction

Mercer

Description

Mercer Ferry Road, Mercer

See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Starting 9 February for six weeks.
Work/Activity
Road maintenance
Detour/Traffic Management
Follow marked detour via Morrison Rd, Clark and Denize Rd.

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.

Pookeno

Description
Serpell Road, Pookeno
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Four weeks from 9 February 2026
Work/Activity
Culvert replacement

Pukekawa

Description
Mercer Ferry Road, Pukekawa from Morrison Road to Mile Bush Road.
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Six weeks from 9 February 2026.
Work/Activity
Road reconstruction

Raglan

Description
Te Hutewai Road, Raglan from Wainui Road up to Reservoir entrance.
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
19 January to April 2026
Work/Activity
Watermain install

Te Kauwhata

Description
Hampton Downs SB on-ramp, Te Kauwhata on and off ramps.
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
9pm to 5am on 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 
See general location in Google Maps
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
29 January 2026
Work/Activity
Road resealing


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 January 2026, 04:24 pm

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