Northland State Highway maintenance programme
To maintain a safe and accessible state highway network in order to support economic growth and productivity, NZTA undertakes an annual programme of road renewals across the state highway network each summer.
In Northland we maintain 932 kilometres of state highway network from north of Woodhill and the Johnstones Hill Tunnels all the way to Te Reinga Wairua (Cape Reinga).
We prioritise road safety, reducing disruption and minimising future costs by targeting areas with the greatest needs, focusing on the high-risk areas and those with high traffic volumes.
Most of our maintenance works happens during the spring and summer months when there is reduced rain and warmer weather. The warmer temperatures and dry air helps new seal stick to the road and ensures the durability and quality of the finished product.
Summer season September 2024 – May 2025
This season, we are investing in the largest road rebuild programme ever delivered in Northland, along with a large number of resealing and resurfacing sites across the region. This rebuild programme is in addition to our regular maintenance of the network that takes place each summer.
This significant additional investment in the Northland state highway network will mean you see a lot more activity out on the roads, especially during the peak summer. This investment aligns with the Government Policy Statement (GPS) Land Transport by demonstrating improved network condition, preventing further deterioration, reducing costs, and minimising disruptions. The work will be delivered on behalf of NZTA by our contractors.
We’ll make sure to minimise any disruptions to road users as much as we can while we complete these important works, which will improve the road and make everyone’s journey safer and more enjoyable.
Upcoming works for Saturday 28th September - Friday 4th October
Northland State Highway roadworks [PDF, 281 KB]
Note: Weather or other factors may cause roadworks to be postponed to the next suitable day in our programme.
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Key planned works
| Location | Work activity | Expected timeframe | Expected impact |
| SH14 Fudge Farm | Road rebuild | Mid-September to end November 2024 (eleven weeks) | Expect dayworks and a 24/7 lane closure with stop/go |
| SH14 Maunu Road | Road resurfacing | October 2024 (two nights) | Expect nightworks and stop/go |
| SH14 Maungatapere (SH14/ SH15 intersection) | Road resurfacing | October 2024 (one night) and November 2024 (one night) | Expect nightworks and stop/go |
| SH1 Otaika Shops / Tarewa | Road rebuild | October 2024 (enabling works – three weeks) November 2024 (three weeks) | Expect nightworks and stop/go |
| SH11 Paihia | Road resurfacing | November 2024 (two weeks) | Expect nightworks, stop/go and a detour |
| SH1 Hikurangi | Road rebuild | November 2024 (four weeks) | Expect nightworks, stop/go and a detour |
| SH15 Otaika Valley Road | Road rebuild | November 2024 (one month) and January 2025 (one month) | More details to come |
| SH1 Kamo Bypass | Road rebuild and resurfacing | January 2025 (three weeks) | Expect night closures, stop/go and detour via the Old State Highway (Kamo Road) |
| SH1 Kawakawa Township | Road rebuild | February/March 2025 (three weeks) | Expect nightworks and stop/go |
How to be safe around roadworks
Our contractors carry out the maintenance work across Northland on behalf of NZTA, so you will likely see their crews when you’re out travelling through the region.
Kia Tupato Ki Nga Kaimahi – please watch out for any road workers. We care about our team and believe everyone has the right to return home to their whanau at the end of the day.
Always reduce your speed, adhere to the temporary speed limits and follow the traffic management directions at our work sites.
It’s important to slow down through newly sealed sections of road because small chips can be flicked up from the road surface and damage vehicles – especially windscreens. That’s why we often keep temporary speed limits in place even after it looks like the work has been completed. As well as safety, the temporary speed limit also helps ensure the quality of the reseal. Travelling at the posted temporary speed limit allows for the chips to be embedded into the road surface and for them to remain in place as the seal cures.
Please be patient with our crews as they set up and pack down work sites including placing or removing cones and signage. Overtaking these working vehicles can be dangerous to our teams on the trucks but also to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
If you have any concerns or require information about works in your area call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 444 449).
Tips for driving on freshly laid chipseal
Watch our video with advice for driving on freshly laid chipseal
Frequently asked questions
Highway maintenance frequently asked questions(external link)