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Extreme weather events in 2023 caused damage to roads throughout Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. On this page, you can stay up to date on the progress of repair works in your area.
West Auckland road updates
Not all sites are listed on this page, as some have already been repaired. Design work on others is still ongoing, and other roads will be added as we work through the programme. Works may be completed on some roads without being added to this page, depending on the scale of the work and the number of residents affected.
We ask for patience as we work to repair more than 2,000 sites across Auckland.
To report new issues, please contact us.
Bethells Road
Our contractor, Ventia, is putting the finishing touches on the Bethells Road repairs.
A new culvert was installed under the road, and drainage system improvements were made on both sides of the road.
Our contractor worked on 5 locations in the closed section. One of the major items was repairing a slip at the side of the road. By drilling in large soil nails, they were able to anchor this section back under the road. To secure the slip face and prevent water damage, they finished the surface with spray-on concrete.
The repair near Steam Hauler Track is also complete. The block wall has made the road safe, and improved drainage will make it more resilient for the future.
Forest Hill Road, Waiatarua
Slip repair work outside 346 Forest Hill Road began in May 2024. The road is closed during works.
During the works, we discovered that power lines need to be moved. Vector will complete this work, but it will add to the length of the road closure.
Residents in the closed section of the road will have access to their property. The traffic management team will be on site to help you.
The construction team will repair the retaining wall and slip and replace the damaged kerb and channel.
- Location: 346 Forest Hill Road, Waiatarua, Auckland (between West Coast Road and Kellys Road)
- Work to be done: retaining wall, slip and kerb repairs
- Start date: 13 May 2024
- Hours of work: 7am to 7pm
- Duration: until 25 September 2024 (weather dependent)
We plan to seal the road before we open it on Wednesday 25 September. Heavy rainfall in the last couple of weeks has made it challenging to get the road sealed. If we are unable to seal the road before 25 September, we will open it unsealed and come back when weather allows. We will be able to do this one lane at a time.
Glenesk Road, Piha
19 August 2024
Glenesk Road is now completed. Thank you to everyone for your patience.
Huia Road – various sites
12 September 2024
There are multiple slip sites along Huia Road. We are looking for ways to keep one lane open on all sites while work in progress. We will update the community before works start on any of these sites.
81 Huia Road – We are rethinking the timing of these works after getting feedback from the community. Works will most likely start in January. We may also change the timing of other works on Huia Road.
370 Huia Road – We plan to start work on this site in December 2024 and finish by the end of January 2025.
634 Huia Road – Work will begin in February 2025 and is expected to be completed by the end of March 2025.
100m past Cornwallis Road – We plan to begin work in October 2024, and we expect the work to finish by December 2024.
100m past Kaitarakihi Road – Work will begin in March 2025. We expect to finish by the end of June 2025.
We are investigating one more site. Once the plan is confirmed, we will update the community about estimated work dates.
Karekare Road
23 September 2024
Karekare Road was closed on 19 August 2024 for slip repair.
Slip repair works have progressed well on Karekare Road and Lone Kauri Road. Works on the 2 remaining sites on Karekare Road (K4 and K5) will finish by December 2024. Our contractor is finishing up the first of these 2 sites. The second one is underway.
Once we have completed works on Karekare Road, Lone Kauri Road will be closed in January 2025 to complete one more site (L4).
Kay Road, Waitākere
Closed - Residents and emergency services access only from Waitākere Road end.
Work is under way on the repair design.
While are unable to give a specific timeframe on repair works. We aim to restore this connection for the community in the first half of 2025.
Kellys Road, Oratia
16 October 2024
We started work on the slip repair on Kellys Road on 2 October 2024. Vector isolated the overhead powerlines during works.
We are now working on excavation and preparation works for the retaining wall. The road remains closed during works.
We expect works to take about 10 weeks to complete, depending on weather.
Konini Road, Titirangi
23 September 2024
Repairs for Konini Road are in the design phase.
We do not plan to start works on Konini Road while Scenic Drive is closed. Konini Road repairs will start in 2025.
Lone Kauri Road, Karekare
14 August 2024
Karekare Road is closed for the rest of 2024 for slip repair.
Following Karekare Road’s completion, Lone Kauri Road will be closed in January 2025 to complete one more site (L4).
Mountain Road
16 October 2024
We are still on track to complete the 10 sites on Mountain Road by the end of 2024.
Each site has been named for its distance from Scenic Drive. For example, site 0.655 is 0.655km from Scenic Drive.
We have finished sites 0.655 and 0.712.
GSI completed the structural work on sites 1.833 and 1.664. Pavement repairs will start on these sites on 15 October 2024.
Repairs on site:
- 1.833 will last for 10 working days, ending on 29 October 2024
- 1.664 will last for 40 working days, ending on 12 November 2024.
GSI are currently working on sites 2.775, 1.468 and 1.387.
Repairs will take:
- 40 working days on site 2.775, ending 8 November 2024
- 30 working days on 1.468, ending 1 November 2024
- 45 working days on 1.387, ending 6 December 2024.
We will be starting work on site 1.318 at the end of October. Repairs will take 35 working days, ending 6 December 2024.
We will start repairs on site 0.899 on 5 November 2024. Works will last 30 working days, ending 16 December 2024.
Our schedules for each site may change depending on final designs and weather.
We will keep you updated with any changes and provide updates on each site as we progress.
We must consider that:
- we can only work on 2 sites at any given time, due to the narrowness of the road and access through sites
- in some places, road layouts might make it too unsafe to work on 2 sites at once
- site designs must be approved before works can start, and work on some of these designs is still ongoing
- although we have built some flexibility into the timeline, weather and other factors may cause delays.
Ngaio Road, Waima
23 September 2024
We are doing geotech monitoring on Ngaio Road and working on the repair design for this slip. A section of the road is coned off, though a newly created pedestrian path will keep people safe and keep vehicles off the damaged section.
Because we need to provide safe passage for pedestrians, we have had to extend the pedestrian walkway onto the road. This has narrowed the carriageway to around 4 metres, which is not enough space for 2 lanes and offers no visibility for giving way. Please use the detour route.
Part of the cyclone recovery, this work is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.
Paturoa Road, Titirangi
23 September 2024
The road is closed around number 15, and work is continuing on the repair design for this road. Below is some information about the damage at this site.
We are currently working on 2 design options. Once the final design is confirmed, we will programme the start of works. We expect works to start in the first half of 2025.
Piha Road
Works on the slip site at 73 Piha Road were completed in December 2023.
Rayner Road, Piha
31 July 2024
47 to 49 Rayner Road, Piha
Flexi-posts have been installed to keep vehicles away from the slip side of the road. The weight restriction is lifted. Our contractor is continuing to monitor this section of the road.
Scenic Drive, near Arataki
12 September 2024
Works near 412 Scenic Drive, Waiatarua, are close to completion. The slip is located between West Coast Road and Arataki Visitor Centre.
We will open this site on Tuesday 17 September. Contractors will then start work on 2 other slips between here and Arataki Visitor Centre. The road will remain closed while the work takes place. Residents on the Piha/West Coast Road side of the closure will have access from the West Coast Road end.
Slips in both of these locations affect half the width of the road. The machinery used in the repairs will sit on the remaining section of the road.
At this stage, we expect these sites to be completed by the end of February 2025.
Slip sites on Scenic Drive between Arataki Visitors Centre and West Coast Road
19 August 2024
Works on this section of Scenic Drive are in their final stages. The wall and backfilling are completed, with the beam along the top of the wall still under construction. The road will then be rebuilt with the sub-base and base, then the road surface will be relayed.
We expect works on this section to be complete in early September, with the road reopening at this time. Please note that there are 3 more slips between this section and Shaw Road. The road is likely to be closed when works begin on those sections.
Scenic Drive, near the Auckland City lookout
12 August 2024
Work on this slip repair has been completed, the road is now fully open. Thank you for your patience during the repair work.
Scenic Drive, North Swanson
23 September 2024
Drainage and road repair works are under way on Scenic Drive North, between Rangimarie Road and Puketaha Road. This work will be under way until early October.
Works will take place during the day and stop/go traffic management will be in place. There will be access through, no detour route needed.
Scenic Drive, Titirangi
23 September 2024
We are working on the third section of retaining wall. This wall will be 76m long and will join the first 2 sections together. We have installed 30 out of the 50 piles for this retaining wall.
We are also working on a repair to the embankment above the road. Over winter this section deteriorated more. We are working with the property owners to stabilise this section and build a buttress wall to prevent further slips above the road.
We put together a behind-the-scenes video with our contractor, Fulton Hogan. To view the video, visit our Facebook page.
Update on timeframe for Scenic Drive, Titirangi – 8 August 2024
The timeframe for slip repairs to Scenic Drive, Titirangi has changed. Originally, we were working on 2 major slip repairs. During works we decided to fix a third damaged section 76m long that has not collapsed yet, but will slip if the road is open to traffic.
The first 2 sections are almost 90% complete. However, we have experienced delays in the design for the third section. There has been some complexity in getting the structural components of the wall design correct. This element is essential as the road must withstand the load of heavy vehicles. This design delay has deferred the start of construction of the retaining wall.
Our contractors have begun rock scaling the embankment above this section of the road. Rock scaling involves working on abseiling equipment to assess the stability of the embankment, and to remove any unstable sections or rocks from the rockface.
We undertook a geotechnical assessment of the embankment above the road corridor. We discovered a section of the embankment which is at risk of failure. There are large fissures, or cracks, in the rocks and there is potential risk that this will collapse onto the road. We are planning to build a buttress wall to protect the road from this embankment. Although this damage is not on AT property, we will need to address this risk before the road can be opened.
This section of road between Woodlands Park Road and the roundabout will now be closed until late December 2024. We know this will be an additional disruption to the community.
This section will remain closed to pedestrians and cyclists. Kohu Road will remain closed at the Scenic Drive end, except to pedestrians and cyclists.
Impact on bus routes: School buses will continue to take the detour, and the shuttle bus will continue to serve Woodlands Park Road until the road is open.
The following bus routes are affected by the closure:
| Bus Route Number | Changes |
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Glen Eden Intermediate 073 and 074 Green Bay High School 075 and 076 |
From Monday 4 March, school bus routes and times will start 10 minutes earlier in the mornings to accommodate the detour. You should also expect the bus to arrive back a little later due to the detour. |
| Public Bus Route 171 |
From midday 27 February, the 171 bus will service Laingholm only, following the usual route, but will miss Woodlands Park Road and take Huia Road to and from Titirangi. A shuttle bus service will meet the 171 bus in Titirangi to transfer passengers to and from Woodlands Park Road bus stops during the closure of Scenic Drive. A shuttle bus timetable is available. Please note: This timetable is based on approximate travel times. We recommend arriving at your bus stop on the earlier side. |
Detour route
During the works, this section of Scenic Drive will be closed. The detour route will be along Woodlands Park Road and Huia Road, as shown in the map. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and ask drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time.
We’ve received questions from the community about the detour route and have put together some FAQs about Scenic Drive, Titirangi (PDF 148KB).
Scenic Drive, Waiatarua (elevation site)
30 May 2024
Road repair works at this site are complete, and the road is open both ways. We are pleased to have this important connection open for the community. We will do a final road reseal when other drainage works in this area are finished.
What happens next?
Final design plans are progressing for this site. A series of fan drains will be installed to reduce pore pressure from within the slip. Residents who have properties within the slip site have been contacted, and we are discussing the fan drain option with them. This final stage of repair works will include work across private properties, so this is an important part of the planning process.
Simpson Road
There is a slip outside 163 Simpson Road. It extends approximately 107m, with 77m of significantly affected carriageway. The failing retaining wall is along the edge of the road, on the downslope side.
Downer, on behalf of Auckland Transport, will begin repairing this site from 4 November 2024. This start date may change pending final preparation of all items.
Full Road Closure
The road will be closed at this section during the work. The extensive damage to the road requires a full closure to repair. We expect the work to be completed by Christmas 2024.
Residents will have access to their homes from either side of the road closure.
Takahe Road, Titirangi
23 September 2024
The block wall has been installed, and the team is working on repairing the road and pavement. This site is continuing to progress at a good pace.
We will seal the road when we have dry weather. Once we seal the road, we will open it one-way while we complete the rest of the works.
We are also:
- completing the top of the block wall, including a rail
- installing gabion baskets of rocks at the base of the wall
- finishing planting.
Full road closure
Work to repair the slip near 32 Takahe Road has started.
A road closure between 2 and 42 Takahe Road will be in place. Residents who live within the road closure can access their homes using the following detour.
- Properties west of 32 Takahe Road should use Otitiori Bay Road to Wood Bay Road.
- Properties east of 32 Takahe Road should use Castleford Street to Avonleigh Road.
Otitori Bay Road is now open for the community access their homes.
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Where |
Takahe Road, Titirangi |
|
When (start date) |
19 June 2024 |
|
Hours |
24-hour full road closure |
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For (duration) |
Until early October, at which time we will be able to open one lane. |
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Pedestrian access |
We will provide pedestrian access through the site. |
Te Henga Road
Work on Te Henga Road began on Monday 19 August. The slip is located near the intersection of Te Henga and Falls Roads.
The road will be closed from 60 to 66 Te Henga Road. During the closure, our contractor, Fulton Hogan, will be working with affected residents.
For those in the community who use Ministry of Education school bus services, your schools will be in touch about planned service changes during the closure.
We will construct a retaining wall to support the road.
We have:
- cleared vegetation
- excavated the site
- established the piling platform.
Work at this site has been challenging. Recent weather has meant there is more groundwater.
The batter slope has been also challenging, as it has been failing. We installed a temporary sheet pile wall to protect the site. We installed 42 sheet piles. It is likely we will need to install a further section to prevent the slope from failing.
This work and weather delays are likely to add 2 to 3 weeks to the programme of works at this site. This will extend the closure to mid-November, weather and ground conditions permitting.
Wairere Road
On 14 October 2024, Fulton Hogan started repairs near 349 Wairere Road. We will need to fully close the road while these works are in progress, as machinery will block the remaining lane. Past this section of Wairere Road, residents will not have access to Jonkers Road, Mildon Road or Horsman Road.
Once we have completed the first section of the repairs, we hope to open one lane to traffic.
To allow people to drive in and out, we will open the road for 5-minute windows at set times throughout the day. For information about the closure, including the timetable for openings, download the Wairere Road closure FAQs (PDF, 765KB).
Emergency access: Our contractor will work with emergency services to allow access in case of emergency.
Contact us with your email address
We understand that this will be a challenging time for residents. We are creating an email list so we can communicate with everyone affected by this work. Please email us at atengagement@at.govt.nz.
Waitākere Road Bridge – underpass closed
The underpass is closed at the bridge at the intersection of Waitākere Road and Bethells Road.
We have installed extra crossing signs and hit sticks on the approach to Bethells Road Waitākere Road (township end) to improve visibility and safety.
On 1 April 2023, the speed limit was lowered to 60km/hr near the intersection (between 190 metres north of Bethells Road and 220 metres south of Township Road).
6 September 2024
We are currently designing the repair to the underpass. It is not safe for pedestrians to use.
We will update you when repair works begin.
The bridge is also scheduled for scour protection works. We will check if there have been changes to the stream bed below the bridge and make any necessary repairs.
Woodlands Park Road, Waima
23 September 2024
Work on the repair design is progressing. As this road is part of the detour route for Scenic Drive, we will schedule the repair work after the Scenic Drive link to Titirangi reopens.
Due to the nature of this slip, we plan to begin work in the drier months and will likely start in early 2025.
