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.
Our main offices will be closed from midday Tuesday, 24 December 2024 and will re-open Monday, 6 January 2025. Most Council services will either have reduced opening hours or be closed entirely during this period. See the full list of services' opening hours »
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Thornton + West Bank Road Renewal
Road works, closures and detours from Monday 14 October
Local Road Report
| Status | Location | Date(s) | Details | |
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| Watermains Renewals Package 4 | Open with caution | Peter Snell - Whakatane | - | Open with Caution. Please drive with care More info » |
| Stormwater Project | Closed | James St / Riverside Drive - Whakatane | - | Upgrading Storm Water assets from Riverside Drive along James Street to James St/Mananui Intersection. Road closure for Riverside Dr numbers 116 and James Street numbers 226, 224, 224a, 222, 222a, 220, 218, 217, 219, 221 to Rata Street with access to residence only. road closure for Riverside Dr numbers 116 and James Street numbers 226, 224, 224a, 222, 222a, 220, 218, 217, 219, 221 to Rata Street with access to residence only. All traffic from Riverside Drive will exit from Rata Street or Kowhai Street and Awatapu Drive. More info » |
| 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 » |
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| Manawahe Road - Ongoing Works | Open with caution | Manawahe Road - Manawahe Road | 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 »