The highway from the SH1/SH5 roundabout south of Tīrau to the intersection of SH1/28 near Putāruru is the first zone of work to be tackled as part of a major project conducted by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
This part of SH1 will be closed from 7am Monday, 9 September 2024 to Friday, 4 October 2024 (4 weeks). There's a simple detour for use - SH5 and SH28. This will add an extra 4.6km and approximately 5 minutes to journey times.
All closures and timeframes are subject to weather conditions.
Downer are the contractors for this piece of work and will have multiple crews of roadworkers working in shifts to get the job done as quickly as possible. Roadworkers will work during daylight from dawn to dusk, and during the night will do planning and logistical work (such as refuelling and getting the site ready) so the teams can start again at dawn the next day.
Residents and businesses in areas where the road is closed will be able to access their properties. We are working with residents to identify what suppliers and regular traffic movements are needed to be accommodated, such as milk tankers, couriers and school buses.
If you are a resident in this area and still have any concerns, please email SH1Waikato@nzta.govt.nz as soon as possible.
Emergency services will always have full access to the sites and residences within the closure.
Neither Tīrau or Putāruru townships will be affected with this work. When we do any work in townships, it will be done at nights to lessen disruption.
