Road and Highway Conditions

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Road closure: Russell Bruce Place, Onemana

We’re improving drainage along Russell Bruce Place to keep your area safe and functional. This work includes pavement repairs and adding subsoil drainage. To get it done efficiently and safely, the road will need to close for part of the project.

Works will take place between Monday 3 March – Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Full Road Closure: Monday 3rd March (9am) – Thursday 6 March (5pm)
Partial Access: Friday 7 March – Wednesday 12 March with Stop/Stop traffic management

Due to the extent of the works, residents situated in the red highlighted area on the map will need to make sure that they park vehicles within the yellow highlighted section over the duration of the 4-day road closure.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this important work.

Windy Point Seawalls, Te Kouma - starting 24 March

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Work to build two seawalls at Te Kouma Rd (Windy Point) seawall is due to begin on 24 March, repairing earlier damage caused by severe storms.

Work at the two sites on Te Kouma Rd (either side of Windy Point – see map above) involves building rockwalls using large rocks to withstand the impact of the sea and waves. It should be complete (weather allowing) within five weeks.

Traffic management is in place during construction, which may cause some small delays. While construction is underway, vehicles that currently park at Windy Point need to find an alternative location. Parking in this area can resume once the work is finished.

We'll provide further communications to vehicle owners parking in this area closer to the time.

The contract has been awarded to JC Civil Ltd.

Onetai Bridge on SH26, between Puriri and Hikutaia

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is replacing Onetai Bridge on SH26, between Puriri and Hikutaia. This work means the road will be closed for up to four weeks and a detour will be in place.

Contractors will be on site from Tuesday 28 January. The road will remain open with lane closures for the following two weeks. Both lanes will be open during Waitangi weekend, from Thursday 6 February to Sunday 9 February.

10 February – Road closure begins. This will be for up to four weeks until early March. The detour will be clearly signposted. Northbound traffic will use State Highway 2, Orchard and Bush roads and SH25. Southbound traffic will use SH25, Hauraki Road and SH2.

Tentative Local Works Programme 2025

Sites	Construction Completion
Kennedy Bay Rd 0.55km	March 2025
Wharf Rd Colville RP 1.58km	On Hold
Port Jackson Rd RP 22.02km	March 2025
Woodroffe Rd 0.133km	On Hold
The 309 Rd RP 14.140km	May 2025
Port Charles Rd 15.320km	March 2025
Port Charles Rd 15.474km	March 2025
Port Jackson Road 18.8km	May 2025
Wharf Rd 1.635km	May 2025
Wharf Rd 1.986km	May 2025
Colville Rd 25.9km	April 2025
Rangihau Road 4.982km	March 2025
Port Jackson Rd 7.480km	April 2025
Port Jackson Rd 18.300km	April 2025
Port Jackson Rd 22.020km	March 2025
Purangi Road 11.108km	April 2025
Bluff Rd 1.066km	May 2025
Bluff Rd 1.321km	May 2025
Te Kouma Rd	On Hold

State highway maintenance and recovery work (NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi)

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi contractors regularly carry out chip sealing and asphalt surfacing across the Waikato, alongside the larger infrastructure projects. This contributes to improving the condition of the state highway network, resulting in smoother journeys for everyone.

Work has been planned to minimise delays, but given the volume of work, there are parts of the network where people may experience some sort of disruption. It’s important to factor in extra time to your journey, to ensure you arrive on time to your destination.

The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Journey Planner (journeys.nzta.govt.nz) is the best place for information on the status of the state highway network. With live updates on worksites and other road hazards, Journey Planner can help road users plot the best route to their destination.

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If you have a question for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, contact coromandel@nzta.govt.nz.

State Highway Status

State Highways are controlled by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Check their website for State Highway status updates.

With work still underway at sites along SH25, it's important that motorists drive to the conditions.

To keep contractors and road users safe, signage is in place to give advance warning of worksites and potential hazards such as slippery or uneven surfaces. Please follow any temporary speed restrictions and reduce your speed as you approach these sites.

Check NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi's website or Facebook page for the latest updates.

The latest from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

For the latest updates on SH25/25A Thames-Coromandel projects, check here.

See any road safety issues?

If you see anything on our local roads, let us know on 07 868 0200 or email customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz. For State Highways, contact 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).

We will keep you informed here and on our Facebook page of any road closures. For State Highways under the control of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, keep an eye on their website.

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