Waitāwheta Road Upgrade

Update on Road Closures - 8.12.25

To stay on track for completion on 12 December, we’re moving the road surfacing closure from nighttime to daytime while we address some unexpected supply and equipment delays.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If we encounter any further delays, the expected completion date would move to 19 December.

Once finished, we’ll be able to remove the one-way detour.

Daytime Closure

Tuesday 9 - Thursday 11 December (weather dependent) from 9am to 2pm daily

Full closure from SH2 (single-lane bridge) to Pukekauri Road. Please use the detour via Waihī during this time.

Outside these hours: Work will continue under temporary traffic management.

General traffic management (all other times)

Monday-Thursday: 8am–7pm.

One lane open. Access from SH2 available. Please use the detour in the other direction via Waihī. (See map below).

Fridays: 7am - 7pm. Stop/go traffic control in both directions may apply.

Outside work hours: Road open both ways with a 30 km/h speed limit.

Local access

• Hauraki Rail Trail – open throughout the works.
• The Falls Retreat – access maintained throughout the project. Please see their website for opening hours.
• Owharoa Falls – closed during work hours (Mon–Fri).
• The Victoria Battery Carpark – remains open.

Waitāwheta Road - Detour Route

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