Taranaki Road Report

SH3 asphalt work this weekend through Tariki postponed

This weekend’s planned closure of a stretch of State Highway 3 Mountain Road in Taranaki has been postponed.

A stretch of SH3 between Johns Road and Surrey Road was to close overnight this Saturday and Sunday for asphalt patch repair work.

But the work has now been postponed, given forecast rain on the way, in addition to the current restrictions further north through Awakino Gorge.

As a result, this section of SH3 will be open as per usual this weekend.

Convoy times through SH3 Awakino Gorge for the week ahead

Work is on track to have State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge open to traffic, without the need for convoys, from next Saturday (23 May).

Convoy times have now been confirmed for the week ahead, between now and next Saturday when the road reopens to stop/go traffic management.

Crews are continuing to make good progress across the site, including at the significant slip site where thousands of cubic metres of material have now been cleared and benching work is underway to help stabilise the slope.

Night-time piloted convoys are operating Tuesday to Saturday, between 5pm and 6.30am, to the schedule below. The schedule is unchanged from Monday, with convoys departing every 2 hours.

Daytime and night-time convoys are operating on Sunday and Monday. We’ve made this change following feedback from users of the road, to provide a weekday daytime option.

We have continued to look at options for daytime convoys however the site is too narrow and challenging to allow traffic to safely pass while crews are working. At the end of every shift, the site is made safe, before the road is opened to convoys.

If you’re travelling through the area, take care, drive to conditions and take your lead from the convoy vehicle.

Convoy timetable

These convoy times may change, be delayed, or be paused at short notice due to weather or safety requirements.

If you are travelling, please plan ahead and arrive early to ensure you are ready for your departure window. The latest convoy times and any changes are published on Journey

 

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Upcoming

Nightworks on Carrington Street: 21-28 May 2026

Crews will be resurfacing Carrington Street between Broadmore -and Rawhiti streets from Thursday 21 May for approximately 5-6 nights, weather permitting.  

The work involves resurfacing the road with new asphalt to improve the condition of the road. Crews will complete this work at night to minimise disruption to road users and the community. 

To complete this work as safely and efficiently as possible, Huatoki and Hori streets at the intersection of Carrington Street will be closed between 7pm and 6am each night.

What you need to know 

  • Work is scheduled to start on Thursday 21 May and will take approximately 5-6 nights to complete (weather permitting).  
  • Work will take place between 7pm and 6am.   
  • The site will run under stop/go traffic controls on Carrington Street with delays of approximately 5-10 minutes.
  • Access to and from sideroads, including Huatoki and Hori streets, will be closed while work is taking place. Road users are asked to plan ahead and take alternative routes.
  • During the day (6am-7pm), all roads will be open under a temporary speed limit for the safety of road users, until the work is completed. 
  • There will be some disruption while crews complete this work; however, we will do our best to keep noise to a minimum.  

Road closure on Pari Street: 25 May-13 June 2026

Crews will be repairing the concrete kerb and footpath at the rail bridge on Pari Street between Molesworth and Buller streets from Monday 25 May for approximately 2-3 weeks, weather permitting. The site is shown in yellow on the attached map.

The work is to replace the existing footpath with new concrete to make it safer for pedestrians.

Due to limited space at the bridge, a full daytime road closure is required to complete the work as safely and efficiently as possible between 7am and 7pm each day.

What you need to know:

  • Work will commence on Monday 25 May and will take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete (weather permitting).
  • Work will take place between 7am and 7pm each day, under a full closure of this section of Pari Street.
  • Outside of working hours (7pm-7am), the site will be open; however, a temporary speed limit will be in place for the safety of road users, until the work is complete.
  • Property and pedestrian access in the area will be maintained; however, some parking may be temporarily unavailable during the works. If you need to travel and require assistance, please speak with one of our on-site crew.

Crews will return at a later date to resurface this section of Pari Street. Stakeholders will be notified once the details are confirmed.

Union Street footpath repairs: 25 May-6 June 2026

Crews will be repairing a footpath on Union Street between Lismore Street and Mangorei Road from Monday 25 May for approximately 1-2 weeks (weather permitting). The site is shown in yellow on the attached map.

The work is to replace the broken sections of the existing footpath with new concrete along Union Street to make it safer for pedestrians.

To complete the work as safely and efficiently as possible, Union Street at the intersection of Turehu Street and Mangorei Road will be closed each day between 7am and 7pm.

What you need to know

  • Work is scheduled to start on Monday 25 May for approximately 1-2 weeks (weather permitting). 
  • Work will take place between 7am and 7pm each day. During this time, Union Street at the intersection of Turehu Street and Mangorei Road, will be closed.
    • Please plan ahead and take alternative routes where possible. Access to Union Street will be available via Lismore Street during closure hours.
  • Outside of working hours (7pm-7am) all roads will be open; however, a temporary speed limit will be in place for the safety of road users, until the work is complete.
  • Property and pedestrian access in the area will be maintained; however, some parking may be temporarily unavailable during the works. If you need to travel and require assistance, please speak with one of our on-site crew.

Nightworks on Mangorei Road: 27-30 May 2026

Crews will be resurfacing Mangorei Road between Kennedy Place and Turakina Street from Wednesday 27 May for approximately 2-3 nights, weather permitting.

The work involves resurfacing the road with new asphalt to improve the condition of the road. Crews will complete this work at night to minimise disruption to road users and the community.

To complete this work as safely and efficiently as possible, Cumberland Street at the intersection of Mangorei Road will be closed between 7pm and 6am each night.

What you need to know

  • Work is scheduled to start on Wednesday 27 May and will take approximately 2-3 nights to complete (weather permitting).
  • Work will take place under stop/go traffic controls on Mangorei Road with delays of approximately 5-10 minutes.
  • Access to and from sideroads, including Cumberland Street, will be closed while work is taking place. Road users are asked to plan ahead and take alternative routes.
  • Work will take place between 7pm and 6am each night. 
  • During the day (6am-7pm), all roads will be open under a temporary speed limit for the safety of road users, until the work is completed.
  • There will be some disruption while crews complete this work; however, we will do our best to keep noise to a minimum.

Ongoing

Road closure on Eliot Street: 4-23 May 2026

Crews are repairing the concrete kerb and footpath at the rail bridge on Eliot Street between Molesworth and Buller streets. Work started on Monday 4 May and will take approximately 2 weeks, weather permitting. The site is shown in yellow on the attached map.

Due to encountering some unforeseen ground conditions at Eliot Street, this work has been extended and will now be completed on 23 May.

The work is to replace the existing footpath with new concrete to make it safer for pedestrians.

Due to limited space at the bridge, a full daytime road closure is required to complete the work as safely and efficiently as possible between 7am and 7pm each day.

What you need to know:

  • Work started on Monday 4 May and will take approximately 3 weeks to complete (weather permitting).
  • Work will take place between 7am and 7pm each day, under a full closure of this section of Eliot Street.
  • Outside of working hours (7pm-7am), the site will be open; however, a temporary speed limit will be in place for the safety of road users, until the work is complete.
  • Property and pedestrian access in the area will be maintained; however, some parking may be temporarily unavailable during the works. If you need to travel and require assistance, please speak with one of our on-site crew.

Crews will return at a later date to resurface this section of Eliot Street. Stakeholders will be notified once the details are confirmed.

Nighttime closures on Tukapa Street: 11-23 May 2026

Crews are resurfacing two sections of Tukapa Street, between Wallace Place and Price Street. Work started on Monday 11 May and will take approximately 2 weeks, weather permitting. The site is shown in yellow on the attached map.

The work involves resurfacing the road with new asphalt to improve the condition of the road. Crews will complete this work at night to minimise disruption to road users and the community.

To complete this work as safely and efficiently as possible, the work will be completed under a series of nighttime road closures between 7pm and 6am each night.

What you need to know:

  • Work started on Monday 11 May and will take approximately 2 weeks in total to complete (weather permitting).
  • Work will take place along Tukapa Street, between Wallace Place and Price Street, under a series of nighttime (7pm-6am) closures:
    • Access to some side roads may be temporarily unavailable while work is taking place.
    • Alternative routes will be available and clearly signposted during this time. 
  • Property and pedestrian access in the area will be maintained; however, some parking may be temporarily unavailable during the works. If you need to travel and require assistance, please speak with one of our on-site crew.
  • During the day (6am-7pm) all roads will be open under a temporary speed limit for the safety of road users, until the work is completed.
  • There will be some disruption while crews complete this work; however, we will do our best to keep noise to a minimum.

Princess Street, Waitara: 11-30 May 2026

Crews are repairing a footpath on Princess Street in Waitara between Bayly Street and Clifton Drive from Monday 11 May for approximately 2-3 weeks (weather permitting). The site is shown in orange on the attached map.

The work is to replace the broken sections of the existing footpath with new concrete along Princess Street to make it safer for pedestrians.

What you need to know:  

  • Crews will commence the work from Monday 11 May for approximately 2-3 weeks (weather permitting). 
  • Work will take place Monday to Saturday 7am-7pm.
  • The work will take place under contraflow (two-way) traffic controls with minimal delays for road users.
  • Property and pedestrian access in the area will be maintained; however, some parking may be temporarily unavailable during the works. If you need to travel and require assistance, please speak with one of our on-site crew.
  • There will be some disruption while crews complete this work, however we will do our best to keep noise to a minimum.      

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