Road and Highway Conditions

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Find out more about the latest road works taking place around our district:

Rings Rd, Coromandel Town: 4 August to Friday 22 August

We’re upgrading a section of the Rings Road stormwater network in Coromandel Town, specifically along Victoria Street. Our contractors will be replacing the pipe beneath Victoria Street, which will require a temporary road closure as approved (details below).  

Residents immediately affected were notified last week and a wider letter drop is being carried out by our contractors this week. Driveway access will be maintained at all times and the road will be reopened outside of working hours where possible. 

Works are scheduled from Monday 4 August to Friday 22 August, between 7am and 6pm. While the road closure won’t be in place for the entire period, please follow the detour signs when closures are active. 

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Motuhoa Road, Tairua - begins Monday 4 August

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.

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Gold Rush Rally, Coromandel Town: 22 & 23 August closures

Road closures will be in place to ensure public safety during the Gold Rush Rally of Coromandel event. 

Closures will happen in stages, starting with Blacksmith Lane on 22 August, and Kennedy Bay Road, Tuateawa Road, Waikawau Beach Road, Port Charles Road, the 309 Road, Tapu-Coroglen Road, Moewai Road, Abrahamsen Drive, Dakota Drive and Blacksmith Lane on 23 August.

See the full list of road closures here. 

July-November 2025: Hetherington Road, Whangamatā

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.

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The footpath in the reserve linking the Marina and Hetherington Road (next to Breakers Motel) will be closed from Monday 25 August for a few weeks. With construction vehicles moving to and from the compound stockpile area and work happening nearby, it’s simply not safe for the public to use this walkway.

We know this is a busy path, especially in the mornings, and we apologise for any inconvenience while the closure is in place.

See more about this project here

State highway maintenance and recovery work (NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi)

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi contractors regularly carry out 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 everyone.

Work has been planned to minimise delays, but given the volume of work, there are parts 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 NZ Transport Agency 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.

 

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State Highway Status

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.

Check NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi's website or Facebook page for the latest updates.

 

The latest from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi 

  For the latest updates on SH25/25A Thames-Coromandel projects, check here.

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).

We will keep you informed here and on our Facebook page of any road closures. For State Highways under the control of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, keep an eye on their website.
 
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Weekly planned works

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