Updates on repairs Updates on repairs

Page last updated Tuesday 8 August 3:15 PM

Check below for updates on long-term road repair work progress in your community.

See our frequently asked questions to see the different work stages to repair a road affected by weather events.

For more detailed information on each area listed, click on the Road name which will take you to the community update page.

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

Auckland road updates

Roads affected by region

West Auckland road updates

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

For more detailed information on each area listed, click on the Road name below which will take you to the community update page.

Road name Work stage and duration Next work stage Road status Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes

Bethells Road, Te Henga Bethells Beach

completed

 

Open

 

The final works are completed.

Thank you to the Bethells community for your patience through the road closures.

 

Caton Road, Waitākere

Detailed design

 Construction to start late November 2023

Open - Residents only (closed to the public)

 

Weight Restrictions 3.5 Tonnes

Caton Road has limited access under traffic management.

 

The following restrictions apply:

  • Access is from either side of the slip, during daylight hours only, with staff controlling the traffic management
  • Only 1 vehicle at a time
  • Weight limit of 3 Tonnes applies i.e. up to a large ute or SUV

Vector will be working on locating the power line underground and removing the power pole from the slip site from 9 - 27 November. AT will start road repair works once Vector has completed this. We expect works to take 8 to 10 weeks. Works will pause over Christmas from 22 December 2023 to 8 January 2024.

*Domain Crescent, Muriwai

Completed  

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

 

Residents & Emergency services access only 

Clean up operation and AT work complete. Road remaining closed to the public.

Glenesk Road, Piha

Design phase  

Open - Residents only (closed to the public)

 

2 slips by Piha Stream - see community page for updates

Opposite #17 Glenesk Road

  • The riverbank has slumped undermining part of the road / footpath and the end of the neighbouring retaining wall.

Opposite #9 Glenesk Road

  • Landslide is approximately 34 m in width and approximately 5 – 6 m from road level to water level. 

We will continue to monitor the site until work starts

Kay Road, Waitākere

Investigation phase Finalising Geotech to start remedial design

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

 

Residents & Emergency services access only.

Entry/Exit from Waitakere Road only. Closed at Sunnyvale/McEntee Road intersection.

Karekare Road, Karekare

Construction

Oct 2023 to Feb 2024

 

Will be closed from 16 October 2023

 

Weight Restrictions 3.5 Tonnes

We have begun works on Karekare Road, between Piha Road, and the bridge at the Regional Park. Works started on 16 October 2023.

We expect works will take up to February 2024 to complete, weather dependant.

The road will be closed during this period of work.

While works are underway, we will need to close this road. When the road closure is in place all traffic will need to go will need to go via Lone Kauri Road. 

 

Full Road closure, 24 hours, 7 days a week.

All access to Karekare is open to residents ONLY.

 

Kellys Road, Oratia

Under Geotech assessment To be advised

Open

 

Partial lane closure - drive with care.

McEldowney Road, Titirangi

    Open - single lane No

Partial lane closure - drive with care.​

*Motutara Road, Muriwai

    Closed  

Full closure. Works commenced 21 April with tentative open date to be confirmed

Clean up operation and AT work complete. Road remaining closed to the public under Auckland council instruction (AEM)

Mountain Road, Henderson Valley

Construction from 30 October

 

Paused

 

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public for at least the next 12 months)

Weight Restrictions 3.5 Tonnes

 

There are 10 slip sites on Mountain Road. We started work 30 October 2023. The sites will be repaired one at a time, we anticipate the works could take up to 12 Months to complete. On 23 November, we have paused works, we’ve encountered unexpected ground conditions, and we are reviewing the plan accordingly. We will advise residents of the pause, and when we resume works.

 

Please follow traffic management signs and drive carefully through work sites.

Residents access only from sides of the slips. Section adjacent to approx. #150 Mountain Road fully closed (no through road).

Otitori Bay Road, Titirangi

Works will restart 20 November 2023  

Works at this site will resume on 20 November 2023. Works will be from 7am to 7pm

Road closure – 24 hours

Pedestrian access closure – 8.40am to 3.30pm

Weight Restrictions 3.5 Tonnes

 

Works resume on the second slip at 40 Otitori Bay Road on 20 November 2023.

A full road closure will be in place 24 hrs a day, seven days a week. Works will take place between 7am and 7pm.

Pedestrian access will be available up until 8.40am in the morning and after 3.30pm. 

 

The works will take up to 9 weeks to complete.

 

Paturoa Road, Titirangi

Design phase  

Open - under restrictions

 

Closed at #15 for the foreseeable future.

 

 

There will be no changes to current road closure in place and resident access will be maintained. 

 

Section outside #15 CLOSED - residents can access either side of the slip. 

Piha Road, Piha (near main lookout)

Construction  

Open - under restrictions

 

Go to community page for more updates

 

Work began on Monday 26th September for a 6-week period. 

 

Downer on behalf of Auckland Transport will be constructing a steel beam retaining wall with timber lagging outside number 73 Piha Road.

 

 A lane closure will be required with a Stop/Go in place.  

  

Rayner Road, Piha

Design work is being finalised.

Site 1 Construction phase

 

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

 

Weight Restrictions 3.5 Tonnes

From Tuesday 28 November, Downer on behalf of Auckland Transport (AT) will be constructing a timber pole retaining wall outside number 27 Rayner Road. This wall will tie into the existing stone retaining wall that is currently in place. The work will involve soil excavation and road reinstatement where slip damage has occurred.

We expect the works to take up to three weeks, weather dependent. Hours of work will be 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

 

 

From 47/49 Rayner Road, closed - Residents only.

 

Go to community page for more updates


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

Scenic Drive North, Swanson - between Rangimarie Road and Puketaha Road

Repair decision made Localised Repair and Ongoing monitoring Open - under speed restrictions 30km/h  

The local interventions and monitoring will include the following:
• Localised repair of the road surface only.
• Sealing of roadside drains, and investigation of improved road drainage.
• An extended period of monitoring, which will be reviewed annually.

 

Full decision summary note available here

 

Rough surface, take care when driving.


AT will be working with private property owners around access before works begin.

Please be patient, follow signs and traffic management staff instructions.

Scenic Drive, Titirangi – North Way to West Coast Road

Design phase  

Road Closed at the slip

 

Open either side - Residents only (closed to the public)

 

Road is open from North Way to Arataki Visitors Centre

 Drive carefully

We are working on the final stages of the design for this slip repair. We plan to start works on the repair in the first quarter of 2024. We will advise the community before we start works.

 

The road is closed at this section and there is no through access. The access to Arataki Visitors Centre is only open from the Titirangi End.

Scenic Drive, Waiatarua between Forest Hill Road & Elevation Restaurant (*Elevation site)

 Design stage   Open - single lane

 

No weight restriction - as of 9 October 2023

 

  • Between 459-463 Scenic Drive 
  • One-lane access with automatic traffic lights
  • School buses have access into and out of Piha village 
  • Please drive with caution
  • Weight restriction signs may be in place until 13 October, due to availability of the contractor.

Simpson Road, Henderson Valley

Design phase  

Open - under restrictions

 Drive with care

#113 Simpson Road -

  • A road subsidence has occurred and extended approximately 107m in total in length with 77m of significantly affected carriageway – Failing Retaining wall is located along the edge of the road on the downslope side.
  • Cracks have been sealed and temporary traffic management in place until repairs are completed.

We will continue to monitor the site until permanent repairs start

Te Henga Road near Bethells Road, Bethells Beach

Design phase To be advised

Open - one lane

Weight Restrictions 3.5 Tonnes

 

Takahe Road, Titirangi

Final Design Stage  

Open - single lane

  One Lane, under traffic light management. We will continue to monitor this site until permanent repairs are completed.

Titirangi Beach Road, Titirangi

Design investigation phase  

Open - single lane

 

Traffic management is in place.

We will continue to monitor the site until works starts.

Wairere Road, Waitākere

Design phase   Open - Under restrictions

 

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

Waitākere Road Bridge - Underpass closed at the Intersection of Waitākere Road & Bethells Road

Design received   Closed

 

This relates to the footpath only that goes under the bridge for people on foot

Extra crossing signs and Hit sticks have been installed on the approach to Bethells Road from Waitakere Road (Township end) for visibility and to improve safety.

We're working with Waitākere Primary School on alternative options for crossing safely.

The Speed limit has been lowered from 1 April 2023 to 60km/hr near the intersection (between 190m north of Bethells Road and 220m south of Township Road) and 40km on approach from Bethells Road end.

West Coast Road, Waiatarua

Design phase   Open    #627 West Coast Road - This site will be monitored until works starts.

​​Whatipū Road, Huia

   

Open 

 

Road damaged drive with care

Woodland Park Road, Titirangi

Design phase  

Open - single lane

 

#153 Woodland Park Road 

 

Traffic lights in place, single lane access

We will continue to monitor the site until repairs start

Yelash Road

Design phase  

Open - under restrictions

 

#13 Yelash Road -

 

We will continue to monitor the site until repairs start

 


North Auckland - Urban road updates

Below is a snapshot of affected roads in North Auckland (Urban).

For more detailed information on each area listed, click on the Road name which will take you to the community update page.

Road name Work stage and duration Next work stage Road status  Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes
Breamar Road, Castor Bay     Open    Open 2 ways, shoulder closed.
Dairy Flat Highway Design   Open - under restrictions   Both lanes open but narrowed with speed restrictions in place

East Coast Road / Haigh Road

Construction   Open - single lane   

Works begin 18 September, for approximately 13 weeks, access will be down to one lane with Stop/Go traffic management.  

Glenvar Road, Torbay - between East Coast Road and Fitzwilliam Drive

Construction Repairs are ahead of schedule Will open Saturday 14 October  

Glenvar Road will open to the public on Saturday 14 October.

Part of the road between East Coast Road and Fitzwilliam Drive was damaged during the Auckland Anniversary Weekend. It was closed after geotechnical experts advised further slips could put property and lives at risk.

Thank you to all who live, work and visit this area for your patience. It was a complex repair but the road is now safer and more resilient to future weather events. The top end is wider than before, has 300m of kerb and channel, improved drainage, fences, a new safety barrier and a new footpath on the south side.

 

Bus routes will return to using this section of Glenvar Road from Sunday 15 October 2023. The AT Journey Planner and AT Mobile will reflect this change from Sunday 12 November 2023

Hinemoa Terrace, Birkenhead

Design To be advised Closed   Full Closure. Waiting for vector service relocation

Inkster Street / Mollyhawk Place, Birkenhead

Works started   Open  

As part of the flood repair works programme, Fulton Hogan along with their subcontractors have been working on installing a retaining wall including associated works.  This works has progressed well, with the retaining wall being completed. Watercare have replaced their water line and we have the following works to complete:

  • Replace footpath down Inkster St reserve and end of Mollyhawk Place
  • Reinstate the paved area outside no 6 Mollyhawk Place
  • Some additional works which includes
    • Additional catchpit on Mollyhawk Place
    • Increased drainage facilities down Mollyhawk Place reserve to improve stormwater capacity

Works are expected to be completed early October.

Paremoremo Road, Lucas Heights Design completed Retaining walls to start 8 May Open - single lane   Section of road only one lane due to multiple slips. Design being finalised on 3 further slips on Paremoremo Road and construction on slip 3 in progress.
Ridge Road Design stage Construction early 2024 Open - single lane   Section of road only one lane due to multiple slips. Designs have been completed for 2 adjacent sites on Ridge Road. Construction planning in progress
Twin Wharf Road, Herald Island Preliminary design being reviewed Construction early 2024 Open - single lane   Section of road only one lane
Wade River Road, Stanmore Bay Design in progress Construction early 2024 Open- single lane   One lane open 

 

North Auckland - Rural road updates

Significant progress has been made across the Auckland region over the last month on permanent repairs to storm damaged roads. In the North Rural area there are 363 slips, 78 of which are defined as ‘major’. By the end of October, AT contractors expect to have repaired 200 minor and 13 major slips.

Read the North Rural Flood Recovery Update - October 2023 and keep updated on the progress of the repair work in your area below. 

Below is a snapshot of affected roads in North Auckland (Rural). *Note Muriwai is also listed in West Auckland

For more detailed information on each area listed, click on the Road name which will take you to the community update page.

Road name Work stage and duration Next work stage Road status  Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes

Ahuroa Road, Puhoi

Construction  One Stage completed, works still in progress Closed  

Work has started

Full closure - repairs to be completed by February 2024

Ashton Road, Whangateau

Completed   Open   Works completed in August 2023.

Atkins Road, Te Arai

  Works to start June 2023 but on hold Open   Repairs on hold  

*Domain Cresent, Muriwai

Complete  

Open - Residents only

(closed to the public)

 

Residents & emergency services access only - AEM controlled

Clean up operation and AT work complete. Road remaining closed to the public under Auckland council instruction (AEM)

Goat Island Road

Works have started  

Open

  Slip remediation began 4 September 2023, will take approximately 6 weeks to complete. A lane closure will be in place with stop/go traffic management.

Haruru Road, Kaukapakapa

Design underway  

Open

  Road open and monitored

Kahikatea Flat Road, Waitoki

Completed   Open   Repairs works are completed

Komokoriki Hill Road, Makarau

  Road to be open by 30 June  Open - Residents only (closed to the public)  

Final road opening by 30 June 2023

Temporary repairs completed to open road to residents only with additional barriers and road markings in place

Krippner Road, Puhoi

Construction Work has started, 2 sites completed, 2 under construction Open - single lane  

Works on Krippner Road are still underway. 2 sites were completed in August, 2 Sites are still underway.

Makarau Road, Makarau Design stage   Open   Works started on 16 June 2023 and planned completion 30 June 2023.

 

Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach Construction   Open- with speed restrictions (30k), may reduce to one lane during works.  

Downer on behalf of Auckland Transport (AT) will be undertaking slip repair work near 73
Mahurangi East Road. This includes constructing a concrete pile retaining wall, drainage works
and reinstatement of the road. This will require soil excavation and large machinery to be
operating within the roadway.

Matakana Valley Road, Matakana Construction   Open - one lane with stop / go  

Work commenced on Monday 18th September. After initial works, we have found that a design change is required.  Works are on hold while we undertake this process.   Traffic management will remain in place.

Mill Flat Road, Bridge Investigation   Open  

Temporary bridge in place and open to traffic. Waiting on design for new bridge 

Moir Hill Road, Warkworth

Complete   Open    Repair works complete, road is open. 

*Motutara Road, Muriwai

  To be advised Closed  

Full closure. Works commenced 21 April with tentative open date of 30 June 2023

Clean up operation and AT work complete. Road remaining closed to the public under Auckland council instruction (AEM)

Pakiri Road, Leigh

Design phase   Open  

We are awaiting materials to arrive in the country and then works will be able to begin.

Pinchgut Road, Kaukapakapa

Design phase   Open   2 slips. Preliminary investigation is complete and designs due 20 July 

Potter Road, Dairy Flat

Design phase   Open    Final designs expected 30 September 

Red Hill Road, Te Arai

  Waiting on final design Closed   Road closed - open to residents only

Ridge Road, Riverhead

  Waiting on final design Open   Final design expected 31 July

South Head Road, South Head

Works Completed   Open    South Head Road, South Head - underslip completed in August.

Takatu Road, Tāwharanui Peninsula

Design phase Waiting on final design Open - single lane in some areas  

Design work for the slip on Takatu Road is nearing completion.  Construction will follow.

Some sections of the road reduced to only one lane

Tahekeroa Road, Tahekeroa

Completed

Open   Repair work is complete

Tuhirangi Road, Makarau

  Completed Open   Repair work is complete

Waiwhiu Road. Dome Valley

Investigation   Open   Final design expected 5 Oct 

Weranui Road, Wainui

Investigation   Open   2 slips - final design by 5 Sept
West Coast Road, Makarau Final design underway   Open   Emergency temporary work completed. 

West Road, Kaukapakapa

Construction   Open - single lane   Lane closure from 9 Oct

Wishart Road, Helensville

Geotechnical assessment complete Waiting on final design Open - single lane   One lane with traffic lights (300m section). Final design delayed due to further investigation (movement being measured). 

Whangaripo Valley Road

Construction   Open - single lane near #64  
Lane closure from 9 Oct

 

East and South Auckland road updates

Below is a snapshot of affected roads in East & South Auckland.

For more detailed information on each area listed, click on the Road name which will take you to the community update page.

Road name Work stage and duration Expected start of physical repair Road status Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes
Aviemore Drive, Howick Planning   Open   Safety fence has been installed
Āwhitu Road - North of West Coast Road intersection Preliminary design complete To be confirmed Open - single lane No Section of road only one lane, controlled by traffic lights
1966 Āwhitu Road, Pollok Investigation Preliminary design complete Open - single lane No Section of road only one lane, controlled by traffic lights
Brookby/Fitzpatrick, Whitford     Open    Open to 2-way traffic
East Street, Pukekohe     Open   Repairs are complete and road is open to 2-way traffic. 
Graham Beach Road, Manukau Heads Investigation   Open   Preliminary assessment underway
Hunua Gorge Road, Hunua Investigation   Open - single lane   Section of road only one lane, controlled by traffic lights. Preliminary assessment underway
Kemp Road, Āwhitu Investigation   Open   Preliminary assessment and design underway
Kingseat Road, Patumahoe Preliminary assessment & design complete   Open    
Kohekohe Road, Kariotahi Investigation   Open   Preliminary assessment underway
Laing Road, Karaka Investigation   Open   Preliminary assessment and design underway
Linwood Road, Karaka Designs for both slips complete 1-3 months Open - single lane  No North lane closure - under temporary traffic management to permit two-way traffic
Manukau Heads Road, Āwhitu Investigation > 6 months Closed N/A

Full Closure

A safety fence has been installed at the slip location to restrict access. 

No access to lighthouse signage installed

Local access gate has been upgraded to be used for residents access only

Marine Parade, Mellons Bay Construction has started   Open - single lane small vehicles only  

Work started on the first week of November and is expected to be completed prior to Christmas, pending any weather delays.

 

The work will be undertaken during the daytime, 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday to take advantage of the longer daylight hours so that we can finish as soon as possible. This programme should mean works should be completed before Christmas.

 

With the type of equipment on the road, we will have full road closure during construction. The traffic management would allow residents to access their property and any delivery would be accommodated by contacting the Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS). Large vehicles will be restricted due to available lane width during construction.

 

We will endeavour to minimise the delay as much as possible, but some delays can be expected, so we encourage residents to plan ahead.

Monument Road, Clevedon Under Geotech assessment 1-3 months Open - single lane No North lane closed. Preliminary assessment & design underway
259 Sky High Road, Hunua Investigation To be confirmed Open - single lane No Section of road only one lane, controlled by traffic lights
Te Toro Road, Pollok Design   Open   Preliminary assessment and design underway
Union Road, Makau Investigation   Open - single lane   Preliminary assessment and design underway
Urqhart Road, Karaka Investigation   Open   Preliminary assessment and design underway

Central road updates

Below is a snapshot of affected roads in Central Auckland.

For more detailed information on each area listed, click on the Road name which will take you to the community update page.

Road name Work stage and duration Expected start of physical repair Road status Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes

Waikowhai Road, Mount Roskill

Remedial works in progress  Underway Open - Residents only (closed to the public)   Resident access only. Repairs to top end of Waikowhai Road

Waiheke road updates

Below is a snapshot of the affected roads on Waiheke Island.

For more detailed information on each area listed, click on the Road name which will take you to the community update page.

Road name Work stage and duration Expected start of physical repair Road status  Weight Restrictions applicable (3.5 Tonnes) Notes
40 Hekerua Road, Little Oneroa Investigation To be advised Open- single lane   Road is open with one-lane access and daily monitoring of slip face
Nikau Road, Blackpool     Open   Flooding from weather event on Tue 9 May.
Oceanview Road, Oneroa     Open- single lane   Flooding from weather event on Tue 9 May. Flooding to left hand lane when heading to ferry. Temporary traffic management in place

203-231 Orapiu Road, Cowes Bay

Investigation April 2023 Open- single lane   Section of road only one lane, controlled by traffic lights 

The Esplanade Seawall

Investigation