Waitāwheta Road Upgrade

Work is now underway and is expected to finish in December 2025 (weather permitting).

What's happening?

Improvements to a 500-metre section of Waitāwheta Road, running from just before the SH2 one-way bridge through to just past Pukekauri Road.

The work will include: Road widening, drainage improvements, kerbing and resurfacing.

Traffic management

As the road is narrow and joins SH2 at a single-lane bridge, some lane closures and detours will be put in place to keep everyone safe and traffic moving.

Monday-Thursday: 8am–7pm. One lane open. Access from SH2 available, detours 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.

Please note: Occasional weekend and/or night work may be required.

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

A big thanks in advance

We appreciate your patience and cooperation, and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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If you have any further concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.