Road users are encouraged to use alternate routes where possible and we’ll do our best to keep any delays to a minimum. Traffic management may be in place to make sure road users, including people on bikes and pedestrians, can navigate these areas safely while work is under way. Works and dates are subject to change based on factors such as wet weather and staff availability.

Residents, pedestrians and people on bikes will continue to have access unless specified below.

Events

Lake Domain Drive – road closure

Lake Domain Drive (from Killarney Road to the Innes Common carpark) will be closed from Saturday 21 March to Thursday 26 March, from 5am – 10am for Balloons Over Waikato.

Various streets – road closures

The below streets will be closed on Saturday 21 March for the Balloons Over Waikato Night Glow.

Closed from 9am – midnight:

• Knighton Road (from Ruakura Road to Helena Road)
• Old Farm Road (from Cameron Road to Knighton Road)
• All side roads between Knighton Road and Old Farm Road.

Closed from 2pm – midnight:

• Ruakura Road (from Wairere Drive to Harakeke Road)
• Nottingham Drive (from Ruakura Road to Saint Johns Avenue)
• Silverdale Road (from Ruakura Road to Carrington Avenue)
• Hillcrest Road (from Silverdale Road to O’Donoghue Street)
• Te Koorama Place.

Upcoming works/delays

Te Rapa Road and Garnett Avenue intersection – road closure and delays

Garnett Avenue (from Te Rapa Road to Minogue Drive) will be closed Monday 23 March to mid-April, from 7.30pm – 5am for a wastewater renewal.

Ulster Street – delays

Traffic delays through Ulster Street (from Te Rapa Road to Edgecumbe Street) are expected from Monday 25 March to Friday 5 June for a footpath renewal and intersection upgrade.

Avalon Drive and Lincoln Street – road closure

Various sections of Avalon Drive and Lincoln Street (from the roundabout to Avalon Drive) will be closed on Tuesday 24 March to Thursday 2 May, from 7pm – 6am for road repairs.

Ongoing works/delays

Albert Street – lane closure

Entry to Albert Street from Nixon Street remains closed until Friday 27 March from 7am – 6pm for a footpath renewal.

Victoria Street - lane closure

The eastbound lane of Victoria Street (from Te Rapa Road to the Fairfield Bridge) will be closed from 6am – 7pm, with northbound traffic maintained at all times, and full road closure will be in place from 7pm – 6am until Wednesday 25 March for road repairs.

Ohaupo Road and Normandy Avenue intersection – delays

Traffic delays through the Ohaupo Road and Normandy Avenue intersection are expected until Wednesday 18 May for a wastewater renewal.

Morrinsville Road, Silverdale Road and Matangi Road – road closures

Morrinsville Road (from Cambridge Road to Ruakura Road), Silverdale Road (from Masters Avenue to Morrinsville Road) and Matangi Road (from Woodside Road to Morrinsville Road) remains closed 24/7 until the end of May for a roundabout installation. Businesses are still open as per their operating hours.

Grey Street - lane closure

The northbound lane of Grey Street (from Anzac Parade to Te Aroha Street) remains closed at various times until June from 8pm – 5am, for a watermain upgrade.

Reminder

Please follow instructions from the work crews. Thank you for your patience and understanding – it is appreciated.

Occasionally, major events may require a lane or road closure to support the smooth running of an event. For minor works, please refer to the minor roadworks page.

Council has a focus to provide a transport network that helps connect people and places in safe, accessible, and smart ways. We have a Vision Zero philosophy for road safety, meaning we aim to have zero deaths and serious injuries on our city’s roads. This is one of the key outcomes in our transport strategy Access Hamilton – Ara Kootuitui Kirikiriroa.

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