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
⚠️ Heavy Rain Warning - 11-12 July
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.
| Status | Location | Date(s) | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keepa Road Shared-use Path Maintenance | Closed | Keepa Road - Coastlands, Whakatane | - | Whakatāne District Council’s Roading Team will be undertaking planned routine maintenance on the Keepa Road shared path During this time, parts of the track may be temporarily closed. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the path. Further details will be provided and posted here as they become available. More info » |
| Goulstone Road Raised Pedestian Crossing at WKT High School | Open with caution | Goulstone Road - Whakatane | - | Stop / Go in place. Road closed on 15th July during 9am to 2pm. Detours in place. More info » |
| Routine Visual Inspection | Open with caution | Edgecumbe to Kawerau B - Lot 1 Deposited Plan South Auckland 59630/Lot 72B1B1 Parish of Matatā/144 Powell Road/2288 SH 30, Te Teko | - | |
| Matahina Dam Maintenance | Closed | Galatea Road - Matahina Dam | - | Full Closure week of 23 June to 27 June. Road is open all other times. More info » |
| Watermains Renewal 2025 Package 1 | Open with caution | James St, Horrocks Ave, Rimu Place, Mananui Crescent, Ferry Road - Whakatane | - | |
| Building Works obstructing road and footpath | Open with caution | Ocean Road - Whakatane | - | Stop / Go in place. Please follow the signs. More info » |
| Otumahi Reservoir Pipeline Construction | Open with caution | Paul Road - Te Teko | - | |
| Watermains Renewals Package 4 | Open with caution | Alexander Ave/Valley Road and Valley Road/Gorge Road Roundabout - Whakatane | - | |
| Mimiha Stream Bridge Upgrade | Road Works | Ruatahuna Road - Ruatahuna Road | - | Construction work will begin on the upgrade of the Mimiha Stream Bridge in Ruatahuna, 19 February through to February 2025 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 » |
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.
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