In June 2024, crews completed the installation of a new permanent culvert on State Highway 4 (SH4) at the Paroparowhero Stream, north of Taumarunui, to replace a temporary culvert that was installed following damage caused by heavy rain in late 2022. The rain damaged the previous culvert and created a large hole in the northbound lane.
The road has been held with a temporary seal over the winter months, but now that we’re heading into the warmer summer months, crews are returning to site to complete a permanent rebuild of the road.
Key details
- Work is scheduled to commence the week starting 11 November and will take approximately 5 weeks to complete (weather permitting).
- During this time, the site will be managed under traffic light stop/go controls, 24/7. Expect delays of up to 15 minutes.
- Crews will be onsite 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday during these works.
- If access to your property is impacted during the works and you need to travel, please speak with one of our onsite crew and they will assist you.
- To allow the new seal to set properly and ensure its longevity, it is crucial that road users adhere to all temporary speed restrictions in place.
- Please be patient and follow all instructions of our crews and comply with all temporary signage.
This work forms part of the Government’s $2.07 billion investment into road and drainage renewal and maintenance across 2024-27 through the State Highway Pothole Prevention fund.
