Temporary road closures    

Watch this space for updates on temoporary road closures in our district. 

Roadworks

Morrinsville-Walton Road, 17 March 2025

Our contractors Graham Civil Contractors will be undertaking a sealed road pavement rehabilitation on Morrinsville-Walton Road. During this time, parts of Morrinsville Walton Road will be closed in stages from Monday 17 March - Wednesday 30 April 2025. Our contractor will use diggers, trucks, rollers, and other machinery for this project.

Detours

Please use an alternate route. Full traffic management and diversions will be in place for the duration of the closure, but access will be provided for residents, pedestrians and emergency services.

Proposed temporary road closures

Ngaio St, Rawhiti Ave, Arawa St, Broadway(SH24), Tainui St

We are proposing to close the following roads to ordinary traffic for the period stated below for the Anzac Day Dawn Parade.

Roads to be closed - up to 10mins:

• Ngaio St – From the intersection of Manawa St to Rawhiti Ave

• Rawhiti Ave – From 21 Rawhiti Ave through to 45 Rawhiti Ave

• Arawa St – From the intersection of Rawhiti Ave through to Broadway, including where it intersects with Rewa and Gouk St

• Broadway – From 58 Broadway through to 112A Broadway, and at 115 Broadway

Road closed as specified below:

• Tainui St – From the intersection of Broadway through to Tui St Intersection

Date and time of closure:

• Tuesday 25 April 2025 4.45am to 7.30am

Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposed Closure must do so in writing, to Leanne Keenan, to reach the Matamata-Piako District Council Office at P.O. Box 266, Te Aroha, no later than midday Thursday 27 March 2025. 

Kenrick Street

We are proposing to close the following roads to ordinary traffic for the period stated below for the Anzac Day Dawn Parade and Civic Service.

Roads to be closed:

• Kenrick St, between Whitaker St and Church St

Date and time of closure:

• Tuesday 25 April 2025 5.30am – 12pm

Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposed closure must do so in writing, to Leanne Keenan, to reach the Matamata-Piako District Council Office at P.O. Box 266, Te Aroha, no later than midday Thursday 27 March 2025. 

From our partners 

State Highway 27 between Ngarua and Waharoa

State Highway 27 between Ngarua and Waharoa will be completely closed to regular traffic from 10 February till the night of 9 March, depending on weather and site conditions. Please see the suggested detour map below and allow for extra time to complete your journey.

Contractors onsite will work with residents, Raungaiti Marae and the Aerodrome to maintain access but there may be some delays depending on the works underway.

State Highway 29 Te Poi closure - NEW DATES

Due to rehabilitation works, SH29 will be closed 24/7 to regular traffic between Stopford Road and Te Poi Road from 10-23 March at 6am. Please plan your journey accordingly.

For more information visit journeys.nzta.govt.nz.