Upcoming road closure of Walker Road, Te Kūiti – Saturday 17 May 2025

Walker Road will be closed on Saturday 17 May 2025 from 7am to 6pm to allow Bridge It NZ to install a bridge. Works have scheduled to be undertaken on Saturday due to the current roads works on Rangitoto Road. Walker Road will be closed 7.8km from the William Street and Walker Road intersection.

We apologise for the short notice and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

SH3 / SH37 Waitomo Caves Intersection

29 Aug 2013, 12:16 PM

The NZ Transport Agency has been working with the Waitomo District Council, Police and other road safety partners to identify opportunities for improvements at this intersection which was the site of two fatal crashes in 2012.

The Transport Agency will also seek funding for the design and construction of the chosen design layout. From the start of the public open day on Thursday 29 August between 2.00 pm – 7.30 pm the Agency is collecting your feedback on the options. The closing date for feedback is 5.00 pm Thursday 12 September. See below for details.

For more information visit www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/waitomo