Road and Highway Conditions

With warmer weather on the horizon, our annual road resealing programme is now underway.

Residents in affected areas will receive individual mail drops with details.

This schedule is weather-dependent and may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

We’ll keep you updated with any changes as they arise.

Thanks for your patience while we carry out these essential improvements.

There will be some road closures in the Little Bay area of northern Coromandel in early to mid October due to our contractors Ventia installing a new culvert and undertaking improvements, such as footpath repairs, ahead of resurfacing of the roads later this summer.

• Site 1 - 21: Little Bay Drive (new culvert) – Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 October
• Site 2 – 52:  Little Bay Drive Extn (dig out) – Thursday 9 October
• Site 3: 6: Louise Lane (dig out) – Friday 10 October
• Site 4: 3 Louise Lane (dig out) – Monday 13 October
• Site 5: 18 Kayes Crescent (dig out) – Tuesday 14 October

During the road closure times, if residents would like to leave their vehicle parked on the other side of the work site, traffic controllers on site can escort them on foot through the site. 

Ventia will make allowances for emergency services’ access if required. 

Thank you for your understanding while we complete this vital work.

The programme of the work should be completed before Labour Weekend.

Reseal sweeping will take place on Rolleston Street, Thames, on Monday 6 October (weather dependant).

Car parks in the area will be closed in the morning, with sweeping beginning after 9:30am once school traffic has eased.

Work is expected to be finished by 2pm the same day.

The map below shows the areas where car parks will be unavailable during this time.

We appreciate your patience while this important maintenance is carried out to keep our roads in good condition.

Hydra-Care will begin upgrading the water main on Ngāti Maru Highway starting Wednesday, 17 September.

Work will mostly be on the road shoulder with minimal disruption initially but expect a lane closure towards the end of the project.

Duration: 6 weeks

Starting point: Deeble Road (Thames end)

Lane closure: The lane will need to be closed towards the end of the project.

Thanks for your patience while we get the upgrade sorted.

Our contractors MS Civil Ltd are starting construction works on the first 1.2 km of Hikuai Settlement Road (from the State Highway) on Monday 15 September. Traffic control restrictions will be in place for the next 12 weeks as they rebuild the road surface to improve driving conditions long-term.

Access will be maintained to local businesses and private driveways.

For more info, contact TCDC at 07 868 0200.

Thanks for your patience as we make these essential improvements.

From Monday 4 August, Motuhoa Road, Tairua, will be under stop/go traffic light control for approximately 8 weeks while two retaining walls are built and a watermain is repaired by Kelsey Construction Ltd.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 07 868 0200. Thanks for your patience while we get this important work done.

Temporary traffic management will be in place on Hetherington Road while the stormwater upgrade is underway. Construction will take place Monday to Friday, between 7:00am and 6:00pm, with stop-go traffic control and some detours or no-entry zones in place at times.

Please plan ahead, allow extra time for travel and follow all on-site traffic management directions. Thank you for your patience as we carry out this important work. 

See more about this project here

Over the next five months, from late September 2025 to March 2026, Hopper Construction will be undertaking the site development earthworks and infrastructure upgrades for a new subdivision at 925 Purangi Road Cooks Beach.

Work will take place in two separate areas:

• the primary works area at 925 Purangi Road
• secondary works on Purangi Road, between edge of road to boundary with the tennis courts and community centre.

A traffic management plan will be in place from 22 September until 31 March 2026. It will include stop/go signs and shoulder closures.

State Highways are controlled by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Check their website for State Highway status updates. 

With work still underway at sites along SH25, it's important that motorists drive to the conditions.

To keep contractors and road users safe, signage is in place to give advance warning of worksites and potential hazards such as slippery or uneven surfaces. Please follow any temporary speed restrictions and reduce your speed as you approach these sites.