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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.

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Aka Aka

Description
Aka Aka Road, Aka Aka
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
9 and 23 May from 7am to 3pm.
Work/Activity

Cycle race event

Hamilton

Description
State Highway 1C (SH1C) between Wairere Drive and the Horotiu interchange.
Timeframe
14 - 15 June, 6pm to 7am.
Work/Activity
Road resurfacing.
Detour/Traffic Management

All northbound vehicles will exit at Wairere Drive onto Te Rapa Road to rejoin SH1C. 

Southbound lanes will be unaffected and will remain open at all times.

Emergency Services will be given priority through the worksite.

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Huntly

Description
East Mine Road, Huntly – Between Great South Road and Russel Road.
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
8am, Friday 22 May to 1pm, Thursday 28 May.
Work/Activity
Watermain renewals
Detour/Traffic Management

Detour route for vehicles needing to exit onto Great South Road from East Mine Road will be along Russel Road then right onto Bailey Street then right onto Fletcher Street then exit onto Great South Road.

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Description
James Henry Crescent, Huntly
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Estimated completion 1 June.
Work/Activity
Work on the watermain.
Description
Closed for the Huntly Half Marathon
Timeframe
17 May 2026.
Work/Activity

Matangi

Description

Matangi Road, Hillcrest closed at the Morrinsville Road intersection). 

This work is being done by Hamilton City Council. View more information.

See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Reopening on Friday, 15 May 2026.
Work/Activity
New roundabout construction

Mercer

Description
The bridge on Mercer Ferry Road.
Timeframe
Tuesday, 19 May, between 9am -3pm.
Work/Activity
Bridge inspection.
Detour/Traffic Management
Stop/go in place.

Ngaaruawaahia

Description
Jesmond Street, Ngaaruawaahia
Timeframe
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Work/Activity
Tree maintenance 

Pookeno

Description
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Closed between 7am - 7pm for six weeks, starting 23 March 2026 and continuing through to the end of May
Work/Activity
Road widening.
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Raglan

Description
Ngarunui Beach Road and Wainui Road access to Manu Bay. 
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Daytime closures from Friday 15 to Monday 25 May 2026
Work/Activity
World Surf League event
Description
The single lane bridge on Wainui Road. 
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Thursday, 7 May from 8pm to 6am and Friday, 8 May from 9am to 3pm
Work/Activity
Road repairs
Detour/Traffic Management

Stop/go in place. Expect delays.

Tahuna

Description
Rutherfurd Road at the Tahuna Road intersection.
Timeframe
Delayed to 19, 20 and 21 May - 3 night-time closures 8pm-6am
Work/Activity
Intersection safety improvements

Tamahere

Description
Mystery Creek, Tamahere.
Timeframe
10 to 13 June 2026.
Work/Activity
Annual Fieldays event

Taupiri

Description
State highway 1 - Taupiri interchange.
Timeframe
8pm to 6am, 17 - 18 May 2026.
Work/Activity
Guardrail maintenance and vegetation removal
Detour/Traffic Management
Follow marked detour
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Waingaro

Description
The bridge located on Ruakiwi Road near the Ohautira Road intersection.
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Thursday 21 May 2026 from 11am to 1pm
Work/Activity
Bridge safety inspection

Whatawhata

Description
The road will be closed between 109 and 125 Laxon Road. 
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe

14 and 15 May from 7am to 7pm.

Work/Activity

Cross-culvert replacement

Detour/Traffic Management

Detour 1- Northbound: SH39 to Fullerton Rd to Duck Rd and Back onto Laxon Rd.

Detour 2 - Southbound: Cemetery Rd to Lindsay Rd to Laxon Rd.

Residents will still be able to access their properties during this time. 

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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 May 2026, 01:44 pm

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