Whangarei Heads and Wharf roads intersection safety improvements

Project typeRoad safety
Project value$400,000
Project scheduleJanuary 2026 to March 2026
Contractor nameFulton Hogan

Map showing area of planned safety improvements at Whangarei Heads and Wharf roads intersection.

We’re improving safety at the bend where Whangarei Heads Road meets Wharf Road in Parua Bay.

This area has had several crashes, including a fatality.

The work includes:

adjusting the road curve for better alignment
adding a new guardrail for extra protection
minor drainage improvements.

Construction is planned to start in January 2026 and finish by March 2026.

Location

1079 Whangarei Heads Road, Parua Bay 0174 View Map

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