Weather Watch - Heavy rain
Metservice has issued a heavy rain watch for Waikato and Waitomo. The watch is valid from 5am to 10pm Saturday (20 April). More info here

Works underway on State Highways

20 Sep 2016

There are various projects currently underway on State Highways in the Waitomo District. Please note that Waitomo District Council does not manage the State Highway network.


Location Start date End date Closure type Description or work Contractor
State Highway 3. Between Te Kuiti and SH3/ SH4 intersection. 20 September 20 September
General sign maintenance - washing and painting of signs  Inframax
State Highway 3. Approximately 1.5km south of the Mokau Bridge. 20 September  20 September **ROAD CLOSED - DETOURS IN PLACE** Very large slip blocking both lanes. No access through site at all. Site extremely dangerous. Inframax
State Highway 3. Between Awakino Gorge and Mokau  20 September 20 September Lane closure with Stop/Go in place. Speed restriction around work site.  Clearing small slips on the road shoulder in area. Inframax