Auckland flood-impacted road repair and recovery programme Auckland flood-impacted road repair and recovery programme

Page last updated: Friday 24 March 1:08 PM

Auckland Transport is working hard to repair the damage caused by the recent extreme weather events in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Locations that have the highest risk or safety needs are prioritised for attention.

Check below for updates on the progress of repair work in your area.

If your road is not on the list (or no longer on the list), it's because it's open, with no restrictions and safe for all to drive on.

We know that there are some locations that are causing inconvenience to residents due to detours and closed roads. We want to reassure you that we’ve deployed as many resources as possible to work on these sites to enable access as soon as possible, but there are roads that will take significant time to fully repair.

We ask for your patience as we have many sites across the region that have significant damage. Please check this page regularly for updates.

If there are roading problems with a potential safety risk (for example new slips, cracks in roads, flooding, trees falling over roads/cycleways), call us on 09 355 3553.

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What you need to know

  • Land especially around our Western beach communities continues to be unstable. Soil saturation remains quite high so there is still a risk of further slips, and any more rain may cause further movement. Remain vigilant.
  • Have a plan and be ready to leave quickly if you need to, especially in areas prone to slips.
  • Access to Karekare, Piha, Te Henga Bethells Beach, Muriwai, Anawhata, Huia and Whatipū are compromised. Please stay away. Do not add additional pressure to these communities by trying to visit them at this time.
  • Do not attempt to voluntary clear fallen trees or debris, excavate slips or roads in these areas. It is unsafe. Please leave it to emergency response crews and contractors as they have safety assessment procedures in place. Whilst it can look safe, there can be stability issues in the ground beneath.
  • To assess damage caused by the rain to roads, we need to allow the earth below the road to dry.
  • It’s important to assess how much earth has moved or slipped and the depth of the damage before the repair begins.
  • We’ll then be working to prioritise sites and give a better estimate on how long each site might take to repair and keep the community updated with timelines when we know more.
  • In some places, it’s unsafe to open the road to even one lane of traffic, due to the nature of the damage, and the unknown stability of the remaining road surface.
  • Please do not attempt to travel through closed sections of road. This can cause further damage and risk to your safety and the safety of others.
  • Sightseeing is discouraged especially in Resident-only access areas. This puts already vulnerable roads under stress and causes safety risks. Access is only for those who live in these areas.
  • We are working hard to update information as soon as it comes to hand, but please be aware there may be some delays due to the extremely large volume of sites we are assessing.

  

Roads affected by region

West Auckland 

Below is a list of affected roads in the West Auckland area. *Note Muriwai is also listed in North Auckland - Rural

Please see our frequently asked questions to see the different work stages a road will need to undertake to repair and recover the road.

Road name Work stage and duration Next work stage Road status Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes Local Board area
Bethells Road, Bethells Beach Initial Geotech assessment complete

Waiti Stream bridge works underway

Work on other slips to be advised

Washout repairs complete

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

No public access to Lake Wainamu, Sand dunes, Bethells Beach & Te Henga walkways

Waitākere Ranges
Caton Road, Waitākere Initial Geotech assessment complete Initial works underway

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

Residents & Emergency services access only - AEM controlled Waitākere Ranges
*Domain Crescent, Muriwai Identify & assess To be advised Closed  Full closure Rodney
Forest Hill Road, Waiatarua (see also Scenic Drive) Initial Geotech assessment complete Remedial design underway Open

Open - speed restriction of 30km applies at #292

The road will be closed again when final resurfacing takes place - date to be advised 

Waitākere Ranges
Garden Road, Piha Completed

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

No Residents & Emergency services access only - AEM controlled Waitākere Ranges
Kay Road, Waitākere Geotech assessment started Finalising Geotech to start remedial design

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

Residents & Emergency services access only Waitākere Ranges
Karekare Road, Karekare Initial Geotech assessment complete Initial works underway Closed Yes

Full closure - open to residents only, with the following restrictions

- 30km speed limit

- weight restriction nothing over 3.5 tonnes 

- no vehicles over 3 metres in height

Karekare Residents please note the section of Lone Kauri Rd between Nixon Track and La Trobe Track remains closed

Waitākere Ranges
Kellys Road, Oratia Under Geotech assessment To be advised

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

Open- partial one lane  Waitākere Ranges
La Trobe Track, Karekare Initial Geotech assessment complete Initial works underway Closed Yes

Full closure - open to residents only, with the following restrictions

- 30km speed limit

- weight restriction nothing over 3.5 tonnes 

- no vehicles over 3 metres in height

Karekare Residents please note the section of Lone Kauri Rd between Nixon Track and La Trobe Track remains closed

Waitākere Ranges
Lone Kauri Road, Karekare Initial Geotech assessment complete Initial works underway Closed Yes

Full closure - open to residents only, with the following restrictions

- 30km speed limit

- weight restriction nothing over 3.5 tonnes 

- no vehicles over 3 metres in height

Karekare Residents please note the section of Lone Kauri Rd between Nixon Track and La Trobe Track remains closed

Waitākere Ranges
Marine Parade South, Piha 

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

No Residents & Emergency services access only - AEM controlled Waitākere Ranges
McEldowney Road, Titirangi Open - single lane No Lane closure Waitākere Ranges
*Motutara Road, Muriwai Identify & assess To be advised Closed Full closure Rodney
Mountain Road, Henderson Valley Under Geotech assessment To be advised Closed Yes Full closure -

Residents access only from both ends. Section adjacent to approx. #150 Mountain Road fully closed (no through road)

Henderson- Massey
North Piha Road, Piha Completed

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

No Full closure Waitākere Ranges
*Oaia Road, Muriwai Identify & assess To be advised Closed Full closure Rodney
Otitori Bay Road, Titirangi Open - single lane No Partial lane closure - drive with care  Waitākere Ranges
Paturoa Road, Titirangi

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

Residents & Emergency services access only - AEM controlled Waitākere Ranges
Piha Road, Piha

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

Residents & Emergency services access only - AEM controlled Waitākere Ranges
Rayner Road, Piha

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

The full length of the road is now open with the following conditions
• Restricted to light vehicles
• Residents & Emergency services access only – AEM controlled

We will continue to monitor the stability of the road, and complete further assessments, as we work on the plan for permanent repairs.

Waitākere Ranges
Red Hills Road, Massey - just after Sunnyvale Road intersection heading towards Nixon Road Under Geotech assessment To be advised Open - single lane No One lane open - traffic management in place  Henderson-Massey
Scenic Drive North, Swanson - between Rangimarie Road and Puketaha Road  Ongoing monitoring Open - single lane No
  • Open with 30km speed limit
  • From Wed 22 March, the site will drop down to one lane only with traffic management from #1160-#1174, and priority give way
  • The one lane will be in effect for 24 hours from Monday-Sunday, until the drilling is completed.
  •  The drill rigs are doing geotechnical investigation for long term repairs.
  • This will ensure optimal time is spent by the drillers to do the work, instead of removing, reinstalling, and putting back the drills every day, which is time consuming.
  • Approximate time for the drilling work to be completed is 3-4 weeks, but we’ll keep you updated
  • Please drive with caution in the area and observe traffic signals, signs and traffic controllers
Waitākere Ranges
Scenic Drive, Titirangi – North Way to West Coast Road Under Geotech assessment Please see Notes for details

Updates for multiple sections:

• Titirangi to Kopu Road – Road open, one lane only with traffic lights.
• Shaw Road to 412 Scenic Road – Residents only, access from Shaw Road only, Multiple sections of priority give way along this section.
• 412 Scenic Road – Fully Closed
• 412 Scenic Road to Forest Hill Road – Residents only

Waitākere Ranges
Scenic Drive, Waiatarua between Forest Hill Road & Elevation Restaurant (*Elevation site) Geotech assessment for one lane completed Remedial design underway Open - single lane

Yes

• Elevation is open from 6pm Friday 3 March
• One-lane access with automatic traffic lights
• No heavy vehicles eg trucks
• Open to light vehicles up to 3.5 Tonnes

School buses have access into and out of Piha village 

Please drive with caution

• We will continue to monitor the slips in Piha, especially after it rains, which may require us to halt buses temporarily while we ensure the road remains safe for all road users.

Waitākere Ranges
Seaview Road, Piha

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

No Residents & Emergency services access only - AEM controlled Waitākere Ranges
Te Henga Road near Bethells Road, Bethells Beach  Under Geotech assessment To be advised

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

Yes Residents & Emergency services access only  Waitākere Ranges
9 Takahe Road, Titirangi Initial Geotech assessment complete Remedial design underway

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

One lane – stop/go Waitākere Ranges
Wairere Road, Waitākere Initial Geotech assessment complete To be advised Open - Under restrictions

Traffic management & reduced speed signs in place to 30km/h. Buses & heavy vehicles can use but must travel at a slow speed

Waitākere Ranges
Whatipū Road, Huia

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

Residents only access - single lane Waitākere Ranges
16 Wood Bay Road, Titirangi Under Geotech assessment To be advised Closed Full closure Waitākere Ranges

North Auckland - Urban

Below is a list of affected roads in the North Auckland (Urban) area.

Please see our frequently asked questions to see the different work stages a road will need to undertake to repair and recover the road.

Road name Work stage and duration Expected start of physical repair Road status  Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes Local Board area
Bluestone Rise, Rosedale Geotechnical assessment in progress   To be advised Closed Full closure Upper Harbour
Glenvar Road, Torbay - between East Coast Road and Fitzwilliam Drive Geotechnical assessment in progress To be advised Closed Full Closure - Closed in Both Directions from Fitzwilliam Drive to East Coast Road Hibiscus & Bays
Hinemoa Terrace, Birkenhead Geotechnical assessment in progress To be advised Closed Full Closure Kaipātiki

North Auckland - Rural

Below is a list of affected roads in the North Auckland (rural) area. *Note Muriwai is also listed in the West Auckland

Please see our frequently asked questions to see the different work stages a road will need to undertake to repair and recover the road.

Road name Work stage and duration Expected start of physical repair Road status  Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes Local Board area
Ahuroa Road, Puhoi Design in progress    To be advised Closed Rodney
*Domain Cresent, Muriwai Identify and assess  To be advised Closed AEM cordon in place  Rodney
*Motutara Road, Muriwai Identify and assess To be advised Closed AEM cordon in place Rodney
Komokoriki Hill Road, Makarau Design in progress  To be advised Closed Rodney
Tahekeroa Road, Tahekeroa Design in progress  To be advised Closed Rodney

East and South Auckland

Below is a list of affected roads in the East and South Auckland areas.

Please see our frequently asked questions to see the different work stages a road will need to undertake to repair and recover the road.

Road name Work stage and duration Expected start of physical repair Road status Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes Local Board area
East Street, Pukekohe Under Geotech assessment 1-3 months Lane closure No Open to west driving traffic, diversion in place for east driving traffic Franklin
Linwood Road, Karaka Under Geotech assessment 1-3 months Lane closure No North lane closure - under temporary traffic management to permit two-way traffic Franklin
Manukau Heads Road, Āwhitu Under Geotech assessment > 6 months Closed N/A Full Closure Franklin
Monument Road, Clevedon Under Geotech assessment 1-3 months Lane closure No North lane closed  Franklin
Moumoukai Hill Road, Hunua Under Geotech assessment Due for completion mid March Lane closure No Open with temporary traffic management Franklin
Otau Mountain Road, Clevedon Under Geotech assessment Underway Closed N/A Full closure - Residents access only Franklin

Central

Below is a list of affected roads in the Central Auckland area.

Please see our frequently asked questions to see the different work stages a road will need to undertake to repair and recover the road.

Road name Work stage and duration Expected start of physical repair Road status Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes Local Board area
Waterview - Great North Road, Twin Discovery Highway Identify and assess To be advised Open- Lane closure  One lane closed approaching motorway Albert-Eden
Waikowhai Road, Mount Roskill Remedial works in progress  Underway Closed Closed both directions Puketepapa

Waiheke

Below is a list of affected roads in the Waiheke Island area.

Please see our frequently asked questions to see the different work stages a road will need to undertake to repair and recover the road.

Road name Work stage and duration Expected start of physical repair Road status  Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes Local Board area
Orapiu Road, Oripu Design April 2023 Open- Lane closure Open. Reduced to one lane Waiheke
Wharf Road, Ostend Design May 2023 Open- Lane closure Open. Reduced to one lane Waiheke
Hekerua Road, Oneroa Identify and assess To be advised Open- Restrictions in place  Open at either end- Slip outside number 28 Waiheke

Aotea Great Barrier Island

Below is a list of affected roads in the Aotea Great Barrier Island area.

Please see our frequently asked questions to see the different work stages a road will need to undertake to repair and recover the road.

Road name Work stage and duration Expected start of physical repair Road status  Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes Local Board area
Cape Barrier Road Identify and assess  To be advised Closed Full Closure Aotea Great Barrier

Frequently asked questions

Why does it take so long to repair the roads?

Most of the damage to the roads has been caused by the earth under the road being washed out by large volumes of water. There are several steps that need to be followed to repair the damaged roads.

Each road will need a unique plan for the repair which may include:

  1. Allowing the soil to dry – whilst the soil is still saturated it is difficult to assess the depth of the damage, and there is the risk of further movement.
  2. Geotechnical assessment & investigation– engineers will drill into the soil to discover the depth of the damage, followed up with offsite assessment and report. Depending on the severity of the slip it may take weeks to months depending on testing required or whether the site simply needs to be monitored.
  3. Planning and design – a plan to rebuild the road is designed. In many cases, this will include rebuilding the earth under the road, and construction of retaining walls. These designs then go through safety assessments.
  4. Procurement and delivery – the resources needed for the rebuild must be ordered and prepared. A contractor is engaged for the physical works, and traffic management plans need to be approved before the work onsite can begin.

What are the steps / work stages involved?

General steps for the repair process

  • Budget approval
  • Design approval
  • Consents approval
  • Procurement approval
  • TMP (Traffic Management Plan) approval

What are the reasons for a road being open or closed?

A road is open if it's been assessed by our team as safe to drive on. Roads are closed if there is a risk to safety.

My road is not on the list, why?

If your road is not on the list, it’s because it’s now open with no restrictions and is safe for all to drive on.

How much will it cost to fix my road?

Costs are dependent on the assessment and severity of the damage.

How long is it going to take to repair my road?

This will depend on the assessment, severity of the damage and availability of resources. This includes road crews and equipment that have already been scheduled for BAU road maintenance and redeployment of crews to help in Northland, Hawkes Bay & Te Tairāwhiti. Roads will also be prioritised based on the highest risk or safety needs.

Staying updated

  • For Bus services that have detours or are suspended due to recent storms go here 
  • To report a new issue relating to roads, cycleways, footpaths or transport please use the online form on the Contact page.
  • For transport alerts, as they happen, sign up for travel alerts or check out our twitter page @AT_TravelAlerts.
  • For the latest information on state highway closures and disruptions, visit Waka Kotahi Journey Planner.
  • To find out whether your bus stop or public transport services are affected, please visit our Service Announcements page or download our AT Mobile app.
  • For information on affected Auckland Council services & facilities including parks and walkways visit their Interruption's page 
  • For anyone in need of emergency help call Auckland Emergency Management on 0800 22 22 00 or if your life is in danger call 111.
  • For Auckland Emergency Management information, including cordons coordinated by AEM, visit Piha and Muriwai
  • To report or check power outages in your area visit Vector or Counties Energy