Taranaki state highway planned roadworks

Friday 3 to Friday 10 April

2 April 2026

Kia ora,

All non-essential roadworks will pause for the Easter long weekend with contractors shutting down sites from midday today, Thursday 2 April until 11.59 pm on Monday 6 April.

You may still see some of our crews out on the roads repairing potholes, responding to incidents, or carrying out essential work.

If you're planning on travelling over Easter, please remember to check our Journey Planner for the most up to date information: journeys.nzta.govt.nz.

Roadworks this week

State highways with scheduled works this week:

• State Highway 3 (SH3) Piopio to New Plymouth
• State Highway 4 (SH4)
• State Highway 43 (SH43)
• State Highway 44 (SH44)
• State Highway 45 (SH45)

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

Check NZTA Journey Planner for the latest travel information and journey times: journeys.nzta.govt.nz

Information current as at 12pm on 2 April 2026.

State Highway 3 – Piopio to New Plymouth

We’re completing a range of renewals and improvements on SH3 to make the most of the season and minimise ongoing disruption to road users. Allow an extra 40 to 60 minutes for your journey when travelling on this corridor.

SH3 Piopio: Work to replace a culvert between Ruru Street and Petch Road is underway until the end of April, weather permitting. Work is running from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, under stop/go traffic management.

SH3 Piopio: Two sections of road are being rebuilt near Paekaka Road between Hunt and Wall roads until late April, weather permitting. Work is running from 6am to 7pm under stop/go traffic management.

SH3 Awakino Gorge: Work to repair a slip is underway until early May. Stop/go traffic management is in place 24/7 until the work is complete.

SH3 Tongaporutu: Resealing will take place for one day between Tuesday 7 April and Thursday 9 April, weather permitting. Work will run between 7am and 7pm under stop/go traffic management.

SH3 Ahititi: Resurfacing will take place on Wednesday 8 April between 7am and 7pm. Stop/go traffic management will be in place.

SH3 Mangapepeke culvert replacements: Work is underway until late April to replace 2 ageing culverts, weather permitting. Stop/go traffic management is in place. Please expect changing temporary traffic management at times due to other nearby improvements.

SH3 Uruti: Resurfacing will take place on Tuesday 7 April between 7am and 7pm. Stop/go traffic management will be in place.

State Highway 4

SH4 Te Mapara: Drainage works are underway near Tuhua Road until the end of April, weather permitting. Work is running from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, under stop/go traffic management with delays of 10 to 15 minutes.

State Highway 43

SH43 Douglas to Whangamomona: Urgent patch repairs are underway to fix damaged pavement and improve the road surface ahead of winter. Work will continue until mid-April under stop/go traffic management, with delays of around 5 to 10 minutes.

State Highway 44

SH44 Breakwater Road: The second phase of the road rebuild is underway until late April, weather permitting. The work includes drainage improvements and rebuilding the road with new asphalt. It is being completed in stages with stop/go traffic management in place at times, and delays of around 5 to 10 minutes expected. Night works will take place on Monday 6 April from 7pm to 6am under stop/go traffic management, with similar delays.

State Highway 45

SH45 Devon Street West: Resurfacing works will be completed from Friday 3 April to Sunday 5 April between Cutfield Road and Mt Edgecumbe Street. Work will run from 7am to 7pm under contraflow traffic management with minimal delays. During this time, access to the northern side of Morley Street and a short section of Devon Street West will be closed.

SH45 Ōkato: A road rebuild is underway between Leith and Lower Pitone Roads until mid-April, weather permitting. Work is running from 6am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday. Stop/go traffic management is in place with delays of around 15 to 20 minutes.

Upcoming closure

SH3 Mountain Road: Asphalt patch repairs will take place on SH3 Mountain Road between Johns Road and Surrey Road on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April under full night closures from 7pm to 5am, weather permitting. These repairs will maintain the road before drainage improvements and a full rebuild are completed next summer. Road users should plan ahead and use SH45 as the alternative route. The road will be open outside these hours, but a temporary speed limit will remain until work is complete.

Meet Richard

Richard Young is an Operator/Foreman with Downer in Taranaki.

With 39 years in the roading industry Richard has seen significant change and has played a hands-on role in maintaining the region’s roads.

Richard is a highly valued member of the Taranaki construction team. During the construction season he plays a crucial role rebuilding sections of road, helping to make sure our roads remain safe and reliable for everyone who uses them.

Alongside his technical expertise, Richard is widely respected for the time and care he puts into developing others. He teaches and guides operators within the team, generously sharing his knowledge and experience. Many operators have grown their capability and confidence under Richard’s mentorship, strengthening the team now and into the future.

When he’s not on the job, Richard enjoys spending time out on the water on his jet ski, tackling projects and improvements around home, or heading out for a relaxing cruise in his car.

When you see roadworkers out on the road, please travel safely through worksites, follow signage and instructions, and give them a wave to say thanks for the important work they do every day.

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.