Scam alerts: we’ve seen an increase in scam texts and emails claiming to be from us, asking for payments.
Check our example scams or report a scam to us

NZTA App: our mobile app provides a simple and secure way to access your driver licence and vehicle information.
Learn more and download the NZTA app

Due to unforeseen weather conditions and resource availability, the dates for these works have been extended to Wednesday 16 April 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Road rehabilitation will take place over 10 nights between Thursday 27 March and Sunday 13 April 2025, from 10pm to 5am. The work involves removing and replacing thick asphalt layers to improve road conditions. Our team will be reconstructing the road to make sure the road remains safe and reliable for motorists travelling at the recommended speed limit (100km/hr).

The rehabilitation closure will involve a combination of full closures and part closures, please see the schedule below.

This work is weather dependent and advertised dates may change. Sign up for works notifications via email or for real-time updates go to NZTA Journey Planner.

Sign up for works notifications by email(external link)

Journey Planner(external link)

Schedule

Where:

State Highway 20 (SH20) northbound between Cavendish Drive and SH20A Airport link

When:

Thursday 27 March to Wednesday 16 April 2025 (10 shifts required).

Time:

Mainline will be closed from 10pm to 5am.

*Ramp closures and lane restrictions may be in place before the advertised closure times for the mainline.

Impact:

Residents: There will be increased levels of noise as the team carry out reconstruction and resurfacing of the road.

Motorists: Prepared for delays as the team set up the closure. Please follow the recommended detour route.

Traffic management

There will be a combination of full closures and part closures to reduce traffic disruption. Part closures will be delivered in 2 stages:

  • Stage 1: SH20 between Cavendish Drive and Massey Road.
  • Stage 2: SH20 between Massey Road and the Airport (SH20A) link.

Please check the Journey Planner for real-time updates and follow the signposted detour.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Recommended detour

Stage 1

Download map [PNG, 466 KB]

Stage 2

Download map [PNG, 437 KB]

If you have any questions please email info@asm.nzta.govt.nz