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Waikato District Council - Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato

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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All State Highways are looked after and maintained by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). You will need to visit their website for more information.

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Huntly

Description
Closed for the Huntly Half Marathon
Timeframe
17 May 2026.
Work/Activity
Huntly Half Marathon
Description
James Henry Crescent, Huntly
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Four weeks from 16 March 2026 and continuing through to mid-May
Work/Activity
Work on the watermain.

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
Continuing until end of May
Work/Activity
New roundabout construction

Mercer

Description
The bridge on Mercer Ferry Road.
Timeframe
During the day on 15 May 2026.
Work/Activity
Bridge inspection.
Detour/Traffic Management
Stop/go in place.

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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Port Waikato

Description
Tuakau Bridge - Port Waikato Road, Port Waikato (at wharf) 
Timeframe
28 April - 8 May during the day.
Work/Activity
Storm water upgrade
Detour/Traffic Management
Stop/Go in place

Raglan

Description
The single lane bridge on Wainui Road. 
See general location in Google Maps
Timeframe
Thursday 7 May 2026
Work/Activity
Road repairs
Detour/Traffic Management
The bridge will be opened at intervals, expect delays.
Description
From Ngarunui Beach Road 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

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

Te Kohanga

Description
Henderson Road, Te Kohanga 
Timeframe
Day time closure. Reopening 4 May
Work/Activity
Culvet replacement.

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

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 30 April 2026, 09:31 am

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