Waikato Road Report
Arapuni Dam Closure
Arapuni Road across the dam will be closed to vehicles from July 2026, for 24-36 months.
They will use a one-lane detour route, managed by traffic lights, along Powerhouse Road for local essential traffic only. Freight/heavy commercial vehicles and long-distance travel should use state highway routes.
SH29 Tauriko Enabling Works — night works for stormwater upgrade on State Highway 29
Work schedule:
On Sunday 7 June (6pm – 6am), the team will be working just west of the SH29/Te Ara Hoia Drive intersection, where works are expected to take one night.
From Monday 8 June (6pm – 6am), the team will move to the second location which is adjacent to the Hamilton-bound lane outside the Gull service station, where works are expected to take one night.
From Tuesday 9 June (6pm – 6am), the team will be working on SH29 near the top of Whiore Avenue. This work is expected to take three nights.
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