Road repairs underway with more planned across the Far North

In the lead up to the busy Christmas and New Year season, Far North District Council is currently progressing a programme of road repairs and resilience improvements across the district, with several projects already underway and more scheduled over the coming months.

The works include repairing slips, strengthening retaining structures, improving drainage and reinstating damaged road surfaces, with the works aiming to improve road safety and resilience for communities that rely on these routes.

Work currently underway:

• Broadwood Road: Slip repair, retaining wall construction and road reinstatement. Expected completion: November-December.
• Kohukohu Road: Roadside retaining wall construction and pavement reinstatement. Expected completion: October-November.
• Paranui Road: Construction of a rock retaining wall and stormwater maintenance. Expected completion: November.
• West Coast Road, Kohukohu: Seawall protection and road-edge resilience improvements. Expected completion: January.
• Duncan Road: Slip repairs and construction of rock retaining walls. Expected completion: Six sites with works ongoing through to March/April 2027.
• Omanaia School Road: Slip repairs and pole retaining wall works. Expected completion: early November.

Additional projects are scheduled across the district, which will keep you updated on as they progress.

Works scheduled over the coming months: 

• Taheke Rd
• Honeymood Valley Road
• Ngāpipito Road 
• Parnell Street

What road users need to know

Temporary traffic management will be required at work sites to protect road users and construction crews. The specific arrangements, including any access restrictions or delays, will be communicated as details are confirmed.

FNDC asks motorists to please drive safely when approaching and driving through roadworks and appreciates the patience of residents, businesses and road users while these important repairs are carried out.

Further updates on projects and any significant traffic impacts will be shared through FNDC's communication channels as work progresses.