North Auckland recovery (Dome Valley and SH16)

The severe weather events in early 2023 resulted in multiple significant slips between Warkworth and Wellsford and along SH16.

Once the initial emergency response works were complete, we moved into the recovery phase – the process of returning normal functionality to the state highway network.

While this work is underway, maintaining safe connections for all road users to and from Te Tai Tokerau, Northland, is a key priority.

Within the Dome Valley section of SH1 and parts of SH16, there are multiple areas where the road has been significantly damaged. Repair and rebuild of these sections of the state highway are needed to:

• stabilise slopes above the road where ongoing slips and rockfalls create a hazard for drivers
• stabilise slopes below the road where it is at risk of falling away
• clear blocked and damaged culverts so rain can flow away from the road.

The programme of work to repair these sites is underway and will continue into mid-2025.

View larger North Auckland recovery project map [PDF, 2.9 MB]