Taranaki state highway maintenance programme

Saturday 11 October to Friday 17 October

10 October 2025

Roadworks this week

• SH3 Mt Messenger
• SH3 Tongapōrutu
• SH3 Devon Road, Waiwhakaiho
• SH3A Mountain Road, Inglewood
• SH44 Breakwater Road, New Plymouth

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: journeys.nzta.govt.nz.

Information current as at 10am on 10 October 2025.

State Highway 3 – New Plymouth to Awakino

SH3 Mt Messenger

• Underslip repair emergency works.
• Completion is now expected by Friday 17 October, weather permitting.
• The site is operating under stop/go traffic management, with delays of around 20 minutes.

SH3 Tongapōrutu

• Underslip repair emergency works.
• 70km/h temporary speed limit in place.

SH3 Devon Road, Waiwhakaiho at Egmont Road intersection

• Resurfacing.
• Overnight Sunday 12 and Monday 13 October.
• Lane closure, 7pm-6am. Both lanes open during the day.
• Access to and from Egmont Road will be closed at night while work is taking place.

State Highway 3A

SH3A Mountain Road, Inglewood

• Road rebuild.
• Monday 6 October – Sunday 16 November 2025.
• Work between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
• Stop/go traffic management with delays of 10-15 minutes.

State Highway 44

• New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) watermain replacement.
• NPDC expect to complete work prior to Christmas.
• 30km/h temporary speed limit and stop/go traffic management in place.

Respect the Road – it takes all of us

Every day, road workers across Aotearoa New Zealand are out in all conditions, rebuilding and maintaining the roads we all rely on.

Whether it's a quick repair or a full rebuild, these crews work hard to keep our journeys safe and reliable.

But they can’t do it alone. We need every driver to play their part:

• Slow down near work sites
• Follow temporary speed limits within each work site
• Stay alert and avoid distractions
• Show respect to the people doing the mahi.

Unfortunately, workers are reporting reckless driving through their worksites. We’re asking all drivers to make safe choices – for themselves and our crews,” says Liesl Dawson, System Manager for Manawatū-Whanganui and Taranaki. “We know most drivers do the right thing – but even one risky choice can have serious consequences.”

“We understand that road works can be disruptive to travel but we are doing this work so we can maintain safe and reliable journeys. We aim to give plenty of notice before work starts and around work sites. Please plan ahead and factor in time for some delays.”

Spring driving

Spring is the season of change and brings with it some challenging driving conditions at times, including strong winds and patches of heavy rainfall.

NIWA’s Seasonal Climate Outlook shows monthly rainfall around Taranaki in September were above average in virtually all but two areas of Taranaki – Hāwera and New Plymouth.

With more unsettled spring weather on the way for the region, driving to the conditions is, as always, critical to a safe journey.

Wear your seatbelt, drive to the conditions, and if the roads are busy, watch your following distances and avoid unsafe passing. No one likes being stuck in traffic, but it is far better to arrive late than not arrive at all. If strong wind warning or watches are in place, be careful, especially if you’re on a motorbike or in a high-sided vehicle like a truck.

We also urge drivers to ensure they’re rested and to take breaks if they’re making a long trip. Drive safe, drive alert.

You’ll continue to notice crews out on the state highway network responding to any weather related issues in addition to carrying out our season of summer maintenance in the region.

More information

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

Roadworks listed in this newsletter 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: journeys.nzta.govt.nz.

For more information on the Taranaki state highway maintenance programme, contact us at info@nzta.govt.nz or 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 444 449) or visit our website nzta.govt.nz/taranaki-maintenance.