How road works may impact you

Communicating road works

When we’re working on the road, we’ll let you know by letter or a visit to your door. For works lasting 7 days or more, we’ll also put up signs showing it’s Auckland Transport (AT) doing the work.

If there are disruptions to scheduled road works, we'll be sure to communicate this with you as best we can.

Other organisations may have different methods or timelines for communication — any organisation with the correct permits can carry out work on the road.

Road works and traffic flow

We handle traffic in and around road works by temporarily reducing speed limits. We may also use partial lane closures or full road closures to manage traffic flow.

Slow down and follow all the road signs to keep yourself and our workers safe.

Reduced speed limit

You need to reduce your speed when you’re driving past road works. Temporary speed limits are put in place to manage temporary risks, such as, dangers to the public, road workers, or damage to the road.

You must follow all temporary speed limits.

Partial lane closure

When a partial lane closure is needed, we may use a mix of temporary traffic signs like hand-held stop-go signs and a lower speed limit.

We do this to keep traffic moving and keep people who use the roads and footpaths safe. Traffic controllers will help manage vehicle access.

You must follow all signs, light signals and traffic directions.

Full road closure

In some cases, we may need to close a road and set up detours.

Plan ahead and think about using another route if a road is closed. We will set up signs that show you an alternative way around the road closure.

If you live somewhere along a closed road, traffic controllers at either end of the road will help you.

Search for current road closures by area in Auckland.

Ignoring roadwork signs and speed limits can lead to serious crashes.

Always pay attention to these signs. You do not know what’s ahead, so slow down and take care.

On-street parking limitations

Before we start working, we will set up traffic control measures like ‘no parking’ signs, so you know what to expect.

We may need to limit on-street parking, so you may not be able to park in your preferred parking space.

You may not be able to drive onto your property or park outside it for a few days. We will let you know if this is going to happen. In some cases, you may be asked to either park on your property or on a side road nearby.

If a vehicle is parked in a work area, we may need to remove it. We will make every effort to find the vehicle’s owner first.

If we do move a vehicle, we will tow it to a safe parking place as near as possible to the work area.

Parking will go back to normal once we have done the work and taken away any machinery, traffic signs and traffic lights.

Work in front of driveways

We will do our best to get any work in front of driveways done as quickly as possible and keep this work to a minimum.

You may not be able to drive onto or out of your property if we’re doing work in front of your driveway.

Please take extra care when you drive on or your property. The road condition or visibility may have changed.

Follow the signs and directions of our traffic controllers. If you need help, ask someone working onsite.

Bus stops may move during road works

Sometimes we have to move a bus stop. If we do, you will find a sign at your regular stop that tells you where the stop has moved to.

You can also ask a traffic controller for directions.

Walking areas and footpaths

We understand that people need to go into and out of an area while we are working.

If we can’t keep footpaths open, we will set up walking areas such as covered walkways or routes marked out by ropes or cones.

Take care when walking near road works. Follow all signs and directions.

Noise from road works

We know our work can be loud, and that noise can be disruptive, particularly at night. We do our best to keep noise levels down.

We only carry out night work when absolutely necessary, such as when we need to get the work done quickly.

To understand how much noise from construction is allowed under the Auckland Unitary Plan, check out the Auckland Council website.

If the noise feels too disruptive, speak to the onsite manager or call the number on your letter.

Dust levels

Our work can be dusty, particularly when we are rebuilding or fixing something.

We know that dust can be a nuisance and affect people's health.

We try to keep dust levels as low as we can. For example, we may reduce dust by using water trucks to wet the dust.

Chip sealing

If you get into difficulty at a chip seal site, park up in a safe location and let the site supervisor know of your concern. The site supervisor will be able to assist you and log your report.

If you have any concerns about chip sealing at a chip seal site, park in a safe spot and let the site supervisor know of your concerns. They will be able to assist you and log your report.