Road and Highway Conditions
Important roading alerts will be visible at the top of our homepage. Please note that news on our Council roads is updated as soon as we receive confirmed reports from our roading crews. Please take care and drive to the conditions.
Weather-related road alerts
Please be patient, allow extra time for your journey, drive to the conditions and follow directions on signs and from our traffic management crews. We want everyone to get where they're going safely.
We've had reports of people moving signs and taking traffic management into their own hands. Please leave it to our roading contractors. If you spot any issues on roads report them to 0800 Highways (for State Highways) or our Council's call centre for local roads on 07 868 0200.
The latest on our local Council roads
Colville Road ongoing repairs
Our Council is carrying out several repair projects in close proximity on Colville Rd over the next 2-3 months. This will cause some disruption with rolling road closures and stop/go traffic light restrictions in place. We apologise for any inconvenience, but the work is necessary to repair storm and cyclone damage from 2023.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as the work progresses. We recommend planning ahead to ensure the least amount of disruption to your journey.
Full details of works, locations and closures are provided below, under the expandable blue tab called Northern Coromandel Rd repairs - Colville Rd & Kennedy Bay Rd. We've provided contact information for the relevant contractors but if you have concerns at any point, please contact the customer service team on 07 868 0200, or email customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz.
The site at 15.07km will have periodic road closures through the day to allow the work to be done more speedily:
- 7am to 8am - road closed | 8am to 8.30am - road open
- 8.30am to 12.309pm - road closed | 12.30pm to 1pm - road open
- 1pm to 3.30pm - road closed | 3.30pm to 4pm - road open
- 4pm to 5pm - road closed | After 5pm through to 7am the next morning - road open
The other three sites will be under stop-go traffic management.
Neavesville Road – Urgent Drainage Works
Our contractors Ventia NZ, are doing urgent drainage works on Neavesville Road, Puriri, starting on Monday 29 April. The existing culvert will be removed and upgraded with a new, larger diameter culvert across the full width of the road. This will ensure effective water flow and lessen the risk of damage during heavy rainfall.
There will be a full road closure from 8:00am to 5:00pm - Monday to Friday (5 days). During these times, access up the road will be restricted, and vehicles will not be allowed through the construction zone.
Residents needing access during the closure are asked to park their vehicles below the site and use the temporary pedestrian footbridge that will be provided for access.
The road will reopen to vehicles outside the closure hours, and emergency services will be given access as required.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this essential work.
Road Closure
- Duration: Monday April 29 to Friday May 3 (weather depending)
- Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Location: Neavesville Road - See below
Work is planned to start on the intersection of Thames’ Mackay and Willoughby Streets on Tuesday 30 April lasting until around Friday 10 May. There will be a road closure in place for Willoughby Street and a two-way stop-go on Mackay Street.
The works being carried out are similar to the ones that have been taking place on Sealey Street and are designed to make the intersection safer for both drivers and pedestrians. Contractors Ventia NZ and our Council understand that these works are likely to affect the public, nearby residents, school buses, parents’ and students’ movements. Please be assured that every effort will be made to minimise disruption and ensure safety for residents, the public and school operations.
Clear signage will be displayed around the site to divert pedestrians and traffic safely and efficiently. Provisions are in place to accommodate emergency services with site access and priority movements.
Road work in Mackay and Sealey Street Thames
Work is taking place at the intersection of Mackay Street and Sealey Street, Thames from Monday 8 April to Friday 3 May, to improve safety for road users and pedestrians.
During this time there's a road closure in place for Sealey Street and a two-way stop-go on Mackay Street.
The pictures show how the work affects Sealey and Mackay Streets, and then how Sealey Street parking is affected, around Thames High School.
We understand that these works may cause inconvenience, but every effort is being made to minimise disruptions to nearby residents, the public and Thames High School and to ensure the safety of students, parents and staff members.
During the construction phase on the eastern side of Mackay and Sealey Streets, on the Thames High School side, some of the parking (approximately five spaces) on Sealey Street is not available to students/teachers and parents due to construction activities. Bus parking has been temporarily be moved so that buses bypass down Court Street.
Our Council and contractors Ventia thank you for your understanding while this necessary work takes place.
Network resealing programme 2024
The annual resealing work on Council-managed roads is underway. Please note that the programme is subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Week Starting
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Monday, 22 April 2024
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Area
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Road
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Programmed Date
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Thames
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Kauaeranga Valley Rd
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Monday, 22 April 2024
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Thames
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Prices Ave
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024
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Thames
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Robert St
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024
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Thames
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Fenton St
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Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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Thames
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Mill St
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Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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Thames
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Pleasantwood Pl
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Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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Priority sites for repair: Northern Coromandel | The 309 | State Highways (Waka Kotahi NZTA)
- Work continues around the district to address damage to more than 70 sites identified as requiring repairs.
- The majority of damage is clustered around the roads north of Coromandel Town where access is already difficult.
- As far as possible, we'll be making every effort to keep roads open as we carry out repairs.
- Click here to read our FAQs on road repairs after storms.
Northern Coromandel repairs - Colville Rd & Kennedy Bay Rd
Colville Rd RP 15.07km (location below)
Project will have the following road closures:
- 7am to 8am - road closed | 8am to 8.30am - road open
- 8.30am to 12.309pm - road closed | 12.30pm to 1pm - road open
- 1pm to 3.30pm - road closed | 3.30pm to 4pm - road open
- 4pm to 5pm - road closed | After 5pm through to 7am the next morning - road open
We recommend to plan your travels to minimise any disruption.
Colville Rd RP 15.9km (location below)
- Reasealing work is being done.
- Project started Monday 14 April and is expected to be completed mid-May (weather allowing).
- Project will have a one-lane closure for the duration of the work. Traffic lights will be used for the one-lane closure.
- Contact is Alex Kelsey 021 781 727 from Kelsey Construction Ltd.
Colville Rd RP 16.175km (location below)
- Works are being carried out 1.1km east of the Colville Rd/Waitete Bay Rd intersection, to restore the road to two full lanes.
- Project started on Monday 8th April and is expected to be completed mid-July (weather allowing).
- Project will have a one-lane closure for the duration of the work. Traffic lights will be used for the one-lane closure.
- Contact is Brendan Curgenven 027 753 7726 from Nick Pemberton Construction Ltd
Colville Rd RP 17.36km
- Resealing work is being done.
- Project started Monday 14th April and is expected to be completed mid-May (weather allowing).
- Project will have a one-lane closure for the duration of the work. Traffic lights will be used for the one-lane closure.
- Contact is Alex Kelsey 021 781 727 from Kelsey Construction Ltd.
Colville Rd RP4.8km
- Draft drawings are complete.
- Contract documents being prepared.
- Expected to be tendered in April.
- Works will roll over into July 2024.
Colville Rd RP 7.951km
- Project is out to tender. Tenders close 12/4/2024.
- Works are expected to be completed by end of July.
Kennedy Bay Rd RP 5.1km
- Drawings are complete.
- Contract documents are being finalised.
- Construction will have an impact on traffic flow due to the narrow road width.
Kennedy Bay Rd RP 5.840km, 7.346km & Neavesville RD RP 1.72km
- The project is out to tender. Tenders close on 03/4/2024.
- Works are expected to be completed by the end of June.
The 309 Rd repairs
The 309 Rd RP 3.2km
- Tenders have closed and our Council is evaluating and reviewing them.
- Five tenders have been received.
Tentative Local Works Programme 24/25
Site location (km)
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Tentative Completion date
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The 309 Rd 3.166
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June 30 2024
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Colville Rd 16.175
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June 30 2024
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Colville Rd 15.070
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June 30 2024
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Colville Rd 4.799
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June 30 2024
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Colville Rd 7.951
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July 31 2024
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Colville Rd 15.904
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May 30 2024
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Kennedy Bay Rd 5.144
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July 31 2024
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Kennedy Bay Rd 5.840
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June 30 2024
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Kennedy Bay Rd 7.346
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June 30 2024
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Kennedy Bay Rd 0.55
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August 30 2024
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Port Charles Rd 9.127
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June 30 2024
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Port Charles Rd 10.620
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June 30 2024
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Wharf Rd Colville RP 1.58
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September 30 2024
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Port Jackson Rd RP 22.02
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September 30 2024
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Woodroffe Rd 0.133
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September 30 2024
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The 309 Rd RP 14.140
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November 30 2024
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Colville Rd 11.1
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October 30 2024
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Colville Rd 7.062
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February 2025
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Colville Rd 24.930
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February 2025
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Port Charles Rd 15.320
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November 30 2024
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Port Charles Rd 15.474
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November 30 2024
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Port Jackson Road 18.8
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November 30 2024
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Hot Water Beach Rd 7.205
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February 2025
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Neavesville Rd 4.999
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November 30 2024
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Neavesville Rd 4.950
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November 30 2024
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Neavesville Rd 5.400
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November 30 2024
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Wharf Rd 1.635
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September 30 2024
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Wharf Rd 1.986
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September 30 2024
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Colville Rd 25.9
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March 2025
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Rangihau Road 4.982
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March 2025
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Port Jackson Rd 7.480
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March 2025
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Port Jackson Rd 18.300
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March 2025
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Port Jackson Rd 22.020
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March 2025
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Purangi Road 11.108
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March 2025
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Bluff Rd 1.066
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May 2025
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Bluff Rd 1.321
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May 2025
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Bluff Rd 2.611
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May 2025
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State highway maintenance and recovery work (Waka Kotahi NZTA)
The next months will see Waka Kotahi NZTA's contractors undertaking chip sealing and asphalt surfacing across the Waikato, alongside the larger infrastructure projects. This contributes to improving the condition of the state highway network, resulting in smoother journeys for all.
Work has been planned to minimise delays, but given the volume of work, there are some ections of the network where people may experience some sort of disruption. It’s important to factor in extra time to your journey, to ensure you arrive on time to your destination.
The Waka Kotahi Journey Planner (journeys.nzta.govt.nz) is the best place for information on the status of the state highway network. With live updates on worksites and other road hazards, Journey Planner can help road users plot the best route to their destination.
You can view the Waka Kotahi 2023/2024 road works season here.
State Highway Status
State Highways are controlled by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Check their website for State Highway status updates.
With work still underway at multiple 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.
The latest from Waka Kotahi NZTA
More recovery work sites underway across SH25
Progress at the large underslip site near Wharekaho - below left shows the site at the beginning of March, and below right at the end of March.
Work begins this month on five more sites around the Coromandel and Hauraki districts as part of Waka Kotahi NZTA's programme to repair damage caused by last summer’s severe weather.
Repairs start at Te Kouma, Pumpkin Hill, and Whiritoa Hill on SH25, while further afield work also gets underway on SH2 Karangahake Gorge and SH27 Kaihere. At each site, the road will be reduced to a single lane and involve stop/go traffic management while the work is done.
Work also continues at Ruamahunga (pictured below), with the first of three faces already completed on that large slip. Fortnightly helicopter activity also continues to restock supplies needed at the top of the slip. These are done midweek, over the middle of the day when traffic is quiet.
Waka Kotahi NZTA are progressing with the detailed designs for a further eight sites on SH25, and while any work that involves significant earthworks will pause over the wetter winter months, they will continue working where possible to complete this important work.
Click here to read the full update from April 11
See any road safety issues?
If you see anything on our local roads, let us know on 07 868 0200 or email customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz. For State Highways, contact 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).