Apotu Road pavement renewal

  • Project typeTransport
  • Project value$1.2 million
  • Project scheduleMid-October 2026 to early February 2027
  • Contractor nameWharehine
Photo looking down Apotu Road.

We're renewing a section of Apotu Road to improve the road surface, strengthen the pavement, improve drainage and support safer, more reliable travel for residential, commercial and heavy vehicle traffic.

The work will involve upgrading the existing road structure, improving drainage and making targeted improvements to support road users and the surrounding community. 

What we're doing

The project includes drainage improvements, pavement strengthening, sealing the parking area outside Kaurihohore Cemetery and new chip seal surfacing:

  • preparing the road corridor, including clearing vegetation and topsoil where required
  • drainage improvements, including subsoil drainage and culvert improvements where needed
  • new concrete kerb and channel and sealed parking outside Kaurihohore Cemetery
  • pavement strengthening and stabilisation
  • new chip seal surfacing.

Timing

Construction is planned from October 2026 to February 2027, subject to weather. Work will be staged to minimise disruption to school and road users.

Stage 1 – Mid-October to Mid-December 2026

From approximately 18 through to 92 Apotu Road: 

  • planned to be completed by mid-December 2026
  • a sealed road surface will be provided before the Christmas holiday period.

Stage 2 – Early January to early February 2027

From approximately the SH1 intersection through to 18 Apotu Road: 

  • planned to begin in January 2027
  • expected completion early February 2027
  • this could involve partial road closures with detours.

What to expect during construction

During construction, road users and nearby residents may notice:

  • temporary traffic management and reduced speeds
  • lane closures with manual traffic control or temporary traffic lights
  • occasional road closures with detours
  • temporary removal of some parking outside cemetery
  • temporary restrictions to driveway access at times
  • expect delays during the works, please use alternative routes if possible.

Properties directly affected by the works will be contacted in advance.

Location

SH1 & Apotu Road to 92 Apotu Road, Kauri 0185  View Map

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