Work is continuing on road rebuilds on State Highway 3 (SH3) between Nukumaru and Patea.
The rebuilds at SH3 Waitōtara No. 1, SH3 Whenuakura, and SH3 Moumahaki are complete.
Due to unexpected challenges, the rebuild underway on SH3 Nukumaru (north of Pakaraka Road) is now expected to be complete by mid-May 2025. In the event of bad weather, the completion date may be delayed further.
Stop/go traffic management with a temporary speed limit is in place. Delays of up to 10 minutes are possible at peak times.
Outside of work hours, the site is open to 2 lanes with temporary speed limits still in place.
It is important to follow the temporary traffic management in place and adhere to all speed restrictions in place for the safety of road users and crews alike.
Speeding over a freshly sealed road can damage the new seal, lifting and flicking stones from the road that can, in turn, damage nearby vehicles or your own.
To minimise the risk of damage to both vehicles and the new seal, it is crucial that road users adhere to all temporary speed restrictions in place.
We appreciate your patience while we complete this necessary work.
If you have any questions or concerns about this work please contact us by phoning 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) or by completing the contact form on our website.
