North Auckland state highway maintenance programme

Saturday 17 January to Friday 23 January

16 January 2026

Kia ora and welcome

Welcome to the North Auckland state highway roadworks update.

In this e-newsletter, 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 – Wellsford and Makarau

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

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

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 8:42am on 15 January 2026.

State Highway 16 – Woodhill to Wellsford

SH16 Wellsford
Resurfacing work will take place from Monday 19 January to Friday 23 January, from 7am to 6pm. Stop/go traffic management or temporary traffic lights and speed restrictions will be in place with a one-lane closure.

SH16 Makarau
Road repairs will take place from Monday 19 January to Friday 23 January, from 7am to 6pm. Stop/go traffic management or temporary traffic lights and speed restrictions will be in place with a one-lane closure.

State Highway 1 – Warkworth to Wellsford

No significant works scheduled for this week.

More information

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 nzta.govt.nz/northland-state-highway-maintenance

View our state highway maintenance frequently asked questions

For information about what's happening with other infrastructure projects across the region visit Northland projects website