North Auckland state highway maintenance programme

Saturday 6 December to Friday 12 December

5 December 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 – Tauhoa and Makarau to Kaukapakapa

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 8:42am on 04.12.2025.

State Highway 16 – Woodhill to Wellsford

State Highway 16 – Tauhoa

• Monday 8 December to Friday 12 December, during the day, 7am – 5pm.
• Due to subsidence repairs, one lane closure with stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place.

State Highway 16 – Makarau to Kaukapakapa (north of West Coast Road to south of Jordan Road)

• Monday 8 December to Friday 12 December, during the day, 7am – 5pm.
• Due to pre-seal repairs at several small sites between the above locations, one lane closure with stop/go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place.

State Highway 16 – Kaukapakapa (near Jordan Road and Basil Orr Road)

• Sunday 7 December to Wednesday 10 December, during the night, 8pm – 5am.
• Due to road repairs, 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.

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