North Auckland state highway maintenance programme

Saturday 29 November to Friday 5 December

28 November 2025

Kia ora and welcome

Welcome to the North Auckland state highway maintenance roadworks update.

In this e-news, we share updates on roadworks across the state highway network from State Highway 16 (SH16) between north of Woodhill to Wellsford and State Highway 1 (SH1) between north of Warkworth to Wellsford.

Stay updated on road conditions before you travel at https://journeys.nzta.govt.nz/.

Ngā mihi nui,
The NZTA Northland/North Auckland team

Upcoming roadworks

State highways with scheduled works this week:

• SH16 – south of Wellsford and Glorit

Note: Roadworks may be postponed due to rain or other factors that disrupt the weekly schedule.

Check the NZTA Journey Planner for the latest travel information and journey times before starting your journey: https://journeys.nzta.govt.nz/.

Information current as at 10:25AM on 26.11.2025.

State Highway 16 – Woodhill to Wellsford

State Highway 16 – south of Wellsford

• Monday 1 December to Wednesday 3 December, during the day, 7am – 5pm.
• Due to chipsealing works, one lane closure with stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place.

State Highway 16 – Glorit

• Wednesday 3 December to Friday 5 December, during the day, 7am – 5pm.
• Due to road repair works, one lane closure with stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place.

State Highway 1 – Warkworth to Wellsford

No significant works scheduled for this week.

Action shots: capturing the final resurfacing works on SH1 Brynderwyn Hills

The SH1 Brynderwyn Hills recovery project is now complete. During the final resurfacing stage (13-16 November 2025), the team captured some incredible day and night shots showing the works in action. Take a look at four highlights below.

More information

Please be aware that there may be other less disruptive state highway works not listed in this newsletter.

For more information on the Northland/North Auckland state highway maintenance programme, contact us at info@nzta.govt.nz or 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 444 449)

Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/sh-maintenance-programme/northland-state-highway-maintenance-programme