Northland state highway maintenance programme

Saturday 29 November to Friday 5 December

28 November 2025

Rebuilding State Highway 12 (SH12) north of Baylys Coast Road is progressing well, with the base layer now stabilised with 2% cement to prepare for a durable chipseal surface.

Kia ora and welcome

Welcome to the Northland state highway maintenance roadworks update.

In this e-newsletter, we share updates on maintenance and renewal roadworks across the state highway network from Topuni all the way to Te Reinga Wairua (Cape Reinga).

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:

• SH1 – Mangamuka Gorge, Waiomio, Akerama, Whangārei central, Oakleigh
• SH10 – Kaeo, Oromahoe
• SH12 – Dargaville

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 9:40AM on 28.11.2025.

State Highway 1 - Kawakawa to Cape Reinga

State Highway 1 -  Mangamuka Gorge

• Retaining wall construction is underway from late September until late December 2025.
• A 24/7 one-lane closure with stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions is in place.
• The road will reopen to two lanes over the Christmas/New Years holiday period, then return to one lane in January 2026 when work resumes.
• Completion is expected by late May 2026.

State Highway 1 – Whangārei to Kawakawa

State Highway 1 – Long Hill, Waiomio

• Monday 6 October to Thursday 18 December, during the day, 7am – 5pm.
• Work resumes on Monday 5 January 2026, with completion expected by early March 2026.
• Due to slip repairs, a southbound crawler lane closure and speed restrictions are in place. Both northbound and southbound lanes remain open.

State Highway 1 – Akerama

• Monday 20 October to Friday 19 December.
• Work hours: 7am – 6pm.
• Due to road rebuilding in this area, 24/7 lane shifts and speed restrictions are in place.

State Highway 1 - Central Avenue intersection, Whangārei

• Sunday 23 November to Wednesday 3 December during the night, 8pm – 5am.
• Due road resurfacing work, one lane closure with stop/go traffic management/temporary traffic lights and speed restrictions are in place.

State Highway 1 – Western Hills Drive near Kensington Sports Park, Whangārei

• Tuesday 2 December to Sunday 14 December during the night, 8pm – 5am.
• Due road rebuild works, one lane closure with stop/go traffic management/temporary traffic lights and speed restrictions will be in place. 

State Highway 1 – Topuni to Whangārei

State Highway 1 – adjacent to Totara Road, Oakleigh

• Monday 17 November to Friday 5 December, during the day and night.
• Due to road rebuild, one lane closure, contraflow with traffic shifted towards the southern side of the road and speed restrictions are in place.

State Highway 10

State Highway 10 – in the Kaeo area

• Wednesday 3 December to Friday 5 December, during the day, 7am – 6pm
• Due to chipsealing work, one lane closure with stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place.

State Highway 10 – north of Oromahoe Road to south of Porotu Road

• Thursday 20 November to Friday 12 December (drainage works), Wednesday 7 January to Friday 13 February (pavement works).
• Work hours: during the day, 7am – 5pm
• Due drainage and road rebuild works, one lane closure with stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions are in place. 

State Highway 11

No significant works scheduled for this week.

State Highway 12

State Highway 12 – north of Baylys Coast Road, Dargaville

• Monday 10 November to Friday 5 December, during the day, 7am – 6pm.
• Due to road rebuild works, one lane closure with stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions are in place.

State Highway 14

No significant works scheduled for this week.

State Highway 15

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