Start: 6 Mar 2023 9:00pm The road is under traffic management and motorists are advised to take extra care through the area and expect delays, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said today. End: 17 Mar 2023 5:00pm. Start: 3 Mar 2023 7:00am 2023 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, all rights reserved, View our traffic map for the latest available information on road closures and delays, find out about closures to driver licensing sites, View our traffic map for road closures and delays, Find out more about the temporary RUC reduction scheme, Information on Waka Kotahi services, extensions and more, Refund email and Vehicle licence (rego) renewal phishing emails. Due to road widening works, there will be a Stop/Go with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place on weekdays between 7am and 7pm from Friday 3rd March to Friday 17th March. Start: 5 Sep 2022 7:00pm. Start: 20 Jan 2023 5:08pm Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for travel. Please note these works are weather dependent and may be postponed at short notice. Waikato police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-car crash on State Highway 2 near the intersection of School Rd, Karangahake. The first road closure will be at 9pm each evening," says a spokesperson for the roading agency. End: 10 Mar 2023 5:00am. Road users are advised to expect delays and travel with care. Due to road construction there will be temporary holding of traffic in both directions for up to 50 minutes from Monday 6th March to Tuesday 28th March, between 7am and 6pm each day (excluding Saturdays and Sundays). SH1 between Kaiwaka and Mangawhai Rd is OPEN under caution, due to clearance of multiple slips through the area. Signage and cordons will be in place between Paeroa and Waih. Traffic control will be in place while contractors work on the Bullock Creek Bridge. Start: 27 Feb 2023 7:00am Scheduled time: Due to inspection works, there will be Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction in place on Monday 6th March night between 8pm and 6am. Outside of these hours there will be lane shifts and a 50km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Mr Campbell was dumped for challenging the anti-Maori aspects of National's three waters replacement proposal. Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19070530-4-1. People are advised to check the PowerCo website and Waka Kotahi's journey planner website for updated information on outages and road closures. Scheduled time: Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for travel during these times. Goldfields Heritage Railway Track; Another shorter track as part of the Hauraki Rail Trail, this 9 kilometre track is a lot of fun for the whole family.Start your journey in Waihi and cycle through to Waikino. Due to bridge works, there will be intermittent northbound lane closures in place on weekdays between 7am and 3pm from Wednesday 18th January for approximately three months. Due to an underslip, extra caution is advised just south of Totara North Rd. . Please note for Closure 1 ONLY (Paeroa to Karangahake), the Trail will reopen each night from 5pm and close again at 7.30am the following morning. SH2 Karangahake Gorge to CLOSE for four hours today following crash 25 November 2015 9:03 am | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty The NZ Transport Agency says State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Karangahake Gorge will be CLOSED for approximately four hours today following a crash. Start: 13 Dec 2022 10:00am The road will be open every hour on the hour for 10 minutes during these times. Start: 9 Mar 2023 7:00pm Please note SH56 southbound will remain open. Scheduled time: Meanwhile, motorists are being urged to take care travelling through the Bay of Plenty and Waikato and expect delays after a number of slips, heavy rain and flooding had caused some road closures across the state highway network. Due to continued deterioration, the Kopaki rail bridge on SH30 south of Te Kuiti will remain open to cars (without trailers) only. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 5 minute delays travelling through this area during these times. Scheduled time: Lane shifts with reduced speed. Start: 7 Feb 2023 8:56am ONLINE SERVICES: We are currently experiencing issues with all our online services at the moment. End: 9 Mar 2023 5:00pm, Scheduled time: This motorway ramp closure is dependent on various factors, including weather, and may be Scheduled time: Due to resurfacing works, there will be stop/go traffic management and temporary speed restrictions in place on weekdays between 7am and 7pm from Wednesday 8th March for approximately 3 weeks. End: 21 Apr 2023 3:00pm. Road users are advised to expect delays and take extra care along this route. Road users are advised to take extra care and adhere to the lower speed limit. SH 1 Leith Saddle, near the intersection of Waitati Valley Road, Otago (, SH 6 Cromwell to Gibbston (Kawarau Gorge), Otago (, SH 6 Luggate, near the intersection with Pukerangi Drive, Otago (, SH 1 Seddon to Lake Grassmere, between Kaparu Road and Caseys Road, Nelson/Marlborough (, SH 1 Picton, northbound, before the Elevation Crossing Rail Overpass, Northbound, Nelson/Marlborough (, SH 60 Riwaka to Upper Takaka (Takaka Hill), Nelson/Marlborough (, SH 1 Waimate Junction (SH82) to Oamaru, Canterbury (. End: 8 Mar 2023 5:00pm. In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, work may be postponed. Please take extra care and expect congestion and delays in the area. Road users should plan accordingly and allow extra time for the detour. Due to a slip, west of Te Rauamoa Rd (near Kawhia Lookout), SH31 (Kawhia Rd) is under 24/7 stop/go traffic management until further notice. From Monday 16th January, the section of road between Westferry Street and Dee Street will be closed with a short detour in place. Delays up to 20 minutes can be expected. Start: 20 Feb 2023 7:00am The line was closed in 1979, allowing the public access to historical sites associated with gold mining from the 1870s through to the 1950s. SH 1 Kilbirnie, between the intersections of Troy Street and Evans Bay Parade, northbound, Wellington (. Due to roundabout construction works, there will be a Stop/Go with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place from Monday 27th February to Friday 10th March between 9am and 4pm. No notice on the DOC website about closures, only a typed notice on the . Road users are advised to take extra care while travelling through this route as slips, fallen trees and debris will remain following the severe weather event. Projects Some Council projects may include temporary road closures and will be notified through our usual communication channels. Start: 1 Mar 2023 2:49pm Shocking footage has emerged of a hillside turning into a river of debris and trees blocking a major North Island road. Due to sea wall erosion, the road is down to one lane under temporary traffic signal control with a 30km/h speed restriction in place. 70 to 90mm could accumulate with peak intensities of 10 to 20 mm per hour. Start: 14 Feb 2023 4:08pm. Please be patient and take care. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 33 min to complete. Live traffic updates, roadworks information and road closures. Scheduled time: Due to stabilisation works, there will be a Stop/Go with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place on Monday 6th March to Friday 10th March between 8am and 5pm each day. We are working to resolve the services as soon as possible. Due to road works in this area traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place. Due to road maintenance works, the road will be down to one lane southbound with a 30 km/h speed restriction in place from Tuesday, 7th February for approximately 1 month between 6am and 8pm. Start: 26 Mar 2022 12:00am WaikinoKarangahake Gorge (return) 18km, easy, 3-4 hours. Due to bridge repairs, there will be Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction in place on Monday 6th March between 9am and 4pm. Plan your journey accordingly and take extra care whilst travelling through this area. Scheduled time: Start: 13 Feb 2023 6:00am Signage and cordons will be in place between Paeroa and Waih. End: 7 Mar 2023 4:30am. Plan your journey accordingly, allowing extra time for travel. Save. We are working to resolve the services as soon as possible. Start: 7 Oct 2022 12:03pm. Start: 24 Aug 2022 7:13am. Scheduled time: Start: 14 Feb 2023 7:08pm. Due to road works in this area during the day, Stop/Go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place. Start: 8 Mar 2023 8:00pm Travel Information and Closures. Scheduled time: Waihi's newest Christmas present arrives downtown! Road widening for safety improvements. Southbound traffic turn left onto Seddon Rd, right onto Waverley Rd, right onto Holland Rd, left onto SH1B. Scheduled time: Road users are advised to expect delays and take extra care along this route. / Plan ahead to avoid Karangahake Gorge closures. Find out more, ROAD USER CHARGES (RUC) DISCOUNT: Find out more about the temporary RUC reduction scheme. Start: 5 Mar 2023 10:00pm End: 1 Jun 2023 5:00am. The earth that was captured slipping in this video didnt even breach the closed lane as the attached image shows.. End: 17 Mar 2023 8:00pm. Due to full road collapse at a large washout location, SH25A between Kopu and Hikuai is CLOSED until further notice. End: 8 Mar 2023 6:00pm, Scheduled time: Road users are advised to take extra care while travelling through this route as there are slips under priority give way rules following the severe weather event. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for travel during these dates. Due to the construction works, there will be shoulder closures, intermittent stop/go and temporary speed restrictions and access in and out of Eden Street will be closed from November 2022 to June 2023. Due to resurfacing works, stop/go traffic management and speed restriction is in place. Road users are advised to take extra care while travelling through this route as slips, fallen trees and debris will remain following the severe weather event. Please note these works are weather dependent and may be postponed at short notice. View frequently asked questions. End: 30 Sep 2023 5:00pm. Closure Two - THESE WORKS ARE NOW COMPLETED & THE TRAIL IS SAFE FOR RIDERS. End: 31 Mar 2023 8:00am. Due to pavement works, there will be temporary traffic signals with a 30km/h speed restriction in place from Monday, 9th January to Friday, 17th March from 7am to 8pm. Scheduled time: The video posted on social media shows roading contractors watching the latest slip come down and motorists being waved through, sparking concerns about their safety from commenters. Road users are advised to expect delays and travel with care. Start: 27 Feb 2023 12:57pm. Scheduled time: Detour south following Te Poi Road to SH29, right onto SH29 until SH27 and follow to detour end. Karangahake is still extant and is at the western end of the Karangahake Gorge Walkway, and the northern end of Mt Karangahake Walkway. Due to road works in this area, there will be Stop/Go traffic management in place. Road users are advised to expect delays of up to 10 minutes when travelling through the area. Following Cyclone Gabrielle, State Highway 2 remains closed between Napier and Wairoa. End: 24 Mar 2023 5:00pm, Scheduled time: Start: 12 Mar 2023 6:00am NZ Transport Agency is closing the road between Paeroa and Waihi due to asphalt resurfacing work. Start: 5 Mar 2023 6:00pm 6 weeks. Please expect delays of up to 30 minutes and take extra care. Northbound Heavy Vehicles: left off SH1 onto SH86, right onto Allanton Road, continue on Bell and Holylake Streets through Outram to SH87, right onto SH87, continue on SH87 through Mosgiel to the SH1 on ramp. State Highway 33 between Okere Falls Rd and Taheke Rd had been under temporary traffic management on Wednesday due to slips in the area. End: 7 Apr 2023 4:00pm. State Highway 26 (SH26) Te Aroha to Paeroa OPEN but exercise extreme caution. Start: 6 Mar 2023 7:00am Start: 9 Mar 2023 6:00am Restrictions: Due to the installation of the Rangiuru Business Park Interchange lane closures will be in place in both directions between the Toll Bridge and Maketu Rd with a 70km/h temporary speed. Scheduled time: End: 24 Mar 2023 5:00pm. Scheduled time: Due to reseal works in this area during the night, Stop/Go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place. Start: 9 Jan 2023 7:00am Chicane barriers have been installed to prevent heavy vehicle access. End: 5 Mar 2023 7:00pm, Scheduled time: Well provide updates on our Journey Planner website as information becomes available. Southbound cyclists, consider using the alternative route via Block road, Hutt River Cycle Path, Victoria Street, Beaumont Avenue, Hutt Road and Dowse Interchange. The Karangahake Gorge resurfacing has been delayed due to pavement rehabilitation and surfacing works on State Highway 27 (Firth Street) in Matamata requiring an extension into next week. Start: 5 Mar 2023 11:00pm End: 31 Mar 2023 5:00pm. Closure will be from 8am to 5pm daily. Start: 13 Feb 2023 9:00am Section 3: Queen Street to Symonds Street. Allow extra time during peak travel times. For access to Dipton-Castlerock Road from SH6, continue on SH6, turn left on to SH94, and left on to Dipton-Castlerock Road. SH 6 Makarora, at the Muddy Creek Bridge, Otago (. SH 1 Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland (. Scheduled time: Scheduled time: Whitianga did not fare quite so badly, with 40.2mm in the past two days, more than half of which fell in the past 12 hours. Take extra care. postponed or cancelled at late notice. Start: 13 Mar 2023 8:00am Follow directions of emergency services at the scene and pass the scene with care. | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Top ways to experience Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway and nearby attractions Kakapo 21 Day New Zealand Small Group Tour 83 Recommended Bus Tours from $8,038.66 per adult Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise 487 Recommended from $76.62 per adult BEST SELLER Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua 287 Bus Tours from $82.37 postponed or cancelled at late notice. This full motorway closure is dependent on various factors, including weather, and may be Start: 3 Mar 2023 4:17pm Sign up here to get our newsletter sent to your email inbox. Waka Kotahi thanks motorists for their patience. Motorists are metres away as the hillside crumbles before their eyes. End: 15 Mar 2023 12:00am. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. SH 2 Melling to Dowse Drive Offramp, southbound, Wellington (. Due to kerb and channel work on SH88, Ravensbourne Road, there will be stop/go traffic management and temporary speed restrictions in place between approximately Parry Street and the Ravensbourne Lookout. Scheduled time: Reverse for southbound. Owharoa Falls is a staircase waterfall in Waikato, New Zealand, located off Waitawheta Road in Karangahake Gorge, near State Highway 2, between Paeroa and Waihi, [1] and close to the small settlement of Waikino . Plan your journey accordingly. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for travel. Northbound traffic, turn left on to Tiakitahuna Road, right on to No.1 Line, right on to Longburn Rongotea Road, and left back on to SH56. End: 10 Mar 2023 6:00am. Note: Estimated road opening dates are subject to change without notice. End: 6 Mar 2023 5:00am. Expect delays. A truck carrying concrete slabsoverturned on SH2 near the intersection of School Road at approximately 5.30am, and the northbound lanes are currently blocked, with stop/go traffic management in place. Start: 20 Feb 2023 6:30am Scheduled time: Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 5 minute delays travelling through this area during these times. Keep up to date with: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency works to create transport solutions for all New Zealanders from helping new drivers earn their licences, to leading safety campaigns to investing in public transport, state highways and local roads. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 is closed through the Karangahake Gorge, between Paeroa and Waihi, due to a serious crash. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for your travel. Scheduled time: Scheduled time: View frequently asked questions, 3 February 2021 9:20 am Scheduled time: End: 6 Mar 2023 5:00pm. Due to a slip, priority give-way is in place on SH30 near Mangaokewa Road. Expect delays. Outside of these hours there will be a 50km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Scheduled time: Start: 29 Nov 2022 9:00am. Start: 6 Mar 2023 7:00am Overnight closures for Karangahake Gorge The closures will take place on February 15 and 16. State Highway 2 (SH2) Karangahake Gorge OPEN under stop/go traffic management while two slips are cleared. End: 31 May 2023 5:00pm. We'll update this page if and when it reopens. Scheduled time: End: 8 Mar 2023 7:00pm. End: 12 Mar 2023 6:00pm. Due to a pavement fault, there are stop/go traffic signals in place. 23b Moresby Street, Karangahake 3674 New Zealand +64 7-862 8874 Website. time for the detour. Scheduled time: New Zealand Police You can receive instant email updates on major events and incidents, road crashes, closures and conditions direct from Police Communication Centres. End: 31 Mar 2023 5:00pm, Due to chip-sealing activities taking place on SH39 near Higginson Road, traffic management will be in place overnight on Sunday 05 March between 6pm and 6am. Due to a slip blocking the southbound lane, there is stop/go traffic management in place. National Weather Service. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for your travel. UPDATE 4.05PM: . Start: 8 Mar 2023 6:00am In the Coromandel district, there was more than double that amount of rain in the Pinnacles with 94mm in the past 12 hours and 147mm in the last two days. End: 7 Mar 2023 6:00pm. Note the available road width is narrow 24/7 due to construction fencing and light poles. The lower part of the Crown Track between the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway and the top suspension bridge will regularly be closed when heavy rainfall is forecast. Part of the network of walks in the stunning Karangahake Gorge, with framed views out into the . ROAD CLOSURE - SH2 Karangahake Gorge tonight. Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway, Waihi: See 560 reviews, articles, and 573 photos of Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 18 attractions in Waihi. Due to slip control works, there will be temporary traffic signals with a temporary speed restriction in place 24/7 from Monday 9th January 9am until further notice. Due to pavement overlay work on SH6 between Kawatiri Junction and Gowan Valley, there will be stop/go traffic management with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place from Thursday 2nd March to Friday 10th March, between the hours of 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday only. Start: 17 Jan 2023 7:00am Scheduled time: Northbound traffic only is permitted through this section of SH1 under caution, with speed restrictions and traffic management in place. Due to structure loading restrictions on this bridge, there is a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place until further notice. The road will be closed from 8pm-5am each night. End: 17 Mar 2023 5:30am. Scheduled time: Start: 19 Feb 2023 8:00pm. The distance to the Karangahake Walkway is shown as 5.2km, with a time of 2 hours. Rehab works will commence with a full road closure on SH24 between Taihoa South Rd & Davidson Rd from 7AM - 7:30PM on Friday 3rd March, From Friday 3rd March at 7:30PM until Monday 7:30AM.SH24 will reopen under Temporary Speed Limits. State Highway 25 is open in sections restoring access between Thames and Matarangi, and SH2 through Karangahake Gorge is also open for essential travel, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 5 minute delays travelling through this area during these times. Start: 7 Mar 2023 7:00am Scheduled time: This information updates the previous traffic bulletin for roadworks published on October 3. Please use detour route and expect delays, Scheduled time: Due to road works in this area, there will be a road closure and detour in place between 7am and 6pm daily. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for your travel. Scheduled time: Download the full Karangahape enhancements maps (14MB, 9 pages). End: 28 Apr 2023 6:00pm, Works to upgrade the footpath on the northern side of SH2 Hewletts Road to a shared path will begin week commencing Monday 27 February. Road users are advised to allow extra time and travel with care. One lane of SH2 is now open and stop/go traffic management is in place. Please follow sign posted detours. Due to road construction works, there will be 24/7 traffic management and temporary speed restrictions in place from Saturday 26th March 2022 until Sunday 11th June 2023. View our traffic map for the latest updates on delays, roadworks and road closures. Outside of these hours, there will be an altered road layout with a 70km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Road users should plan accordingly and allow extra time for the detour. Please note these works are weather dependent and may be postponed at short notice. REGO AND RUC LABEL ERROR: There was a postage error with labels purchased on the 15 August 2022. Time to dust off your togs and make a splash! Please drive with caution and expect delays. Some of the pathways allow for bike riding too so just . Right onto Managatawa Link Rd, left Truman Lane, SH 56 Awapuni, near the intersection with Te Wanaka Road, Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 1 Mangaweka, near Mangarere Road intersection., Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 01 intersection 01 & 49, Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 59 Linden to Porirua, northbound, Wellington (, SH 59 Pukerua Bay to Paekakariki, Wellington (, SH 43 Whangamomona Saddle, Manawatu-Whanganui (, SH 3 Uruti, near Uruti Road., Taranaki (, SH 35 Makorori to Whangara, north of Turihaua Stream Bridge (Turihaua Point), Gisborne (, SH 2 Paengaroa to Kaituna River (TEL Toll Road), Bay Of Plenty (, SH 2 Kaituna River to Papamoa (TEL Toll Road), Bay Of Plenty (, SH 2 Between Totara St and Aerodrome Rd, Bay Of Plenty (, SH 2 Katikati to Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty (, Follow designated detour route for local road closure, SH 3 Awakino to Mahoenui (Awakino Tunnel), Waikato (, Detour of SH3, SH4 and Kopaki Road adds around 12 kilometres to the trip between Te Kuiti and Maniaiti/Benneydale. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 5 minute delays travelling through this area during these times. Following an earlier closure Tolaga Bay to Gisborne is now open. Karangahake Gorge is located in the North Island of New Zealand, with the nearest large and well-known cities of interest being Rotorua, Hamilton, Tauranga, and Auckland, making it perfectly suited to be included in any itinerary of the region. Due to slip repair works in this area during the night, Electronic Stop/Go traffic management and speed restrictions will be in place. End: 14 Jan 2024 12:00am. Due to a drop out in this area, there is a 50km/h temporary speed restriction in place.