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.
For information on State Highways please check out Waka Kotahi's Journey Planner.
Last updated: 27 June 2024.
Horotiu
- Horotiu Road at Park Road intersection, CLOSED – ongoing to June 2024. Construction for new road alignment. Detours in place. Temporary roundabout in place until end of August
- Park Road at Great South Road intersection, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN PLACE – Continuing through to August – Temporary roundabout
- River Road / Lake Road intersection, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN PLACE – Work starting 26 April through to end of June. New RAB construction.
- Washer Road, CLOSED to through traffic, between number 9 and approx. 36 - 4 June to end of June, upgrade to the wastewater pipe.
Ngaaruawaahia
- Great South Road, Ngaaruawaahia, SOUTHBOUND LANE CLOSED between Kelm Road and River Road – ongoing until September. Wastewater pipe installation.
- Old Taupiri Road, Ngaaruawaahia, at Festival Way. CLOSED – 15 April to mid-July – New roundabout construction.
Onewhero
- 66 Wairamarama-Onewhero Road, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN PLACE – 29 April to end of June – Slip repair.
- 239 Onewhero-Tuakau Bridge Road, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN PLACE – 22 April to end of June – Slip repair.
Pookeno
- Pioneer Road, Pookeno, INTERSECTION CLOSED, SH1 at the Pookeno end - 18 March to 27 June. Traffic will need to use Mercer end of Pioneer road. Slip removal on SH1.
- Pookeno Road / Great South Road INTERSECTION CLOSED - Started and ongoing to October - New roundabout construction.
- Great South Road, Pookeno. NORTHBOUND LANE CLOSED from Wellington Street to Ford Street – Started and continuing to October. Pookeno main street upgrade.
- Helenslee Road, Pookeno, from Hillpark Drive to Munro Road, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN PLACE - 13 May to 19 July. Watermain extension.
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.