Please be patient and follow speed restrictions for safety reasons, including the safety of the people working on the roads.
All work is weather dependent.
Local Road Report
⚠️ Road Status - Monday 24 June 2024
During emergencies we aim to keep this information as up-to-date as possible. Our priority is the safety of residents, our crews and emergency services will be responding to situations on the ground. Driving conditions are hazardous, please take care or stay off the roads if possible.
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You can get in touch with us, to report any urgent issues to 07 306 0500, anything non-urgent can be logged through our online Fix it and Report a Problem form.
If the situation poses an immediate serious threat to people's lives or safety, please dial 111.
Road Status Updates Map
Road Status Updates
| Status | Location | Date(s) | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermain Renewal - Hinemoa Street, Whakatance | Road Works | Hinemoa Street - Whakatane | 18 July 2:15pm |
Watermain Renewal. Hinemoa Street, Whakatane
7am- 5pm More info » |
| Watermain Renewal Package 3 - Arawa Road, Whakatane | Open with caution | Arawa Road, Whakatane - Whakatane | 5 July 4:45pm |
Watermains Renewal - Arawa Road More info » |
| Footpath Maintenance | Road Works | Rata Avenue - Edgecumbe | 2 August 2:30pm |
Footpath maintenance to various streets in Edgecumbe. More info » |
| Mimiha Stream Bridge Upgrade | Road Works | Ruatahuna Road - Ruatahuna Road | 13 February 8:15am |
Construction work will begin on the upgrade of the Mimiha Stream Bridge in Ruatahuna, 19 February through to 20 September 2024
A temporary bridge will be accessible to motorists while the new bridge is being built.
Traffic Management will be in place from 19 February. More info » |
| Peace Street Improvement and Draianage Works | Closed | Peace Street - Peace Street | 4 October 4:30pm |
Temporary road closures from 17 June - Peace Street and McGarvey Road for the construction of the roundabout, raised pedestrian crossings, footpath and drainage works. More info » |
| Manawahe Road - Ongoing Works | Open with caution | Manawahe Road - Manawahe Road | 22 May 11:15am |
The road is open to traffic. WDC currently looking at options and presenting these to the community. Hui held Thursday 7 December at the Manawahe Hall. More info » |
State Highway maintenance
The following maintenance activities are taking place on State Highways within the Whakatāne District. Only roadworks that are expected to have an impact on travel times are included. Council does not manage these activities; they are presented for informational purposes only.
Visit the NZ Transport Agency website for the latest Road and Traffic Information »