This page has information on events, projects and major works requiring lane or road closures in Hamilton Kirikiriroa.
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 underway. 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
Willoughby Street, Anglesea Street, Knox Street – road closures
A series of streets in the central city will be closed Sunday 8 December for the Hamilton Christmas Parade.
Roads closed 7am – 5pm:
- Willoughby Street (from Mill Street to Anglesea Street).
- Anglesea Street (from Willoughby Street to Rostrevor Street).
Roads closed 12.30am – 5pm:
- Anglesea Street (from Rostrevor Street to Knox Street).
- Knox Street.
Lake Domain Drive and Lake Crescent – minor delays
Minor delays are expected along Lake Domain Drive (from Killarney Road to Lake Crescent) and Lake Crescent (from Lake Domain Drive to Alison Street) on Saturday 14 December, from 4pm – 7pm for the Christmas at the Lake event.
Seddon Road, Bryce Street, Tristram Street, Sommerset Street, Norton Road – road closures
A series of streets in the central city will be closed Saturday 14 December to Wednesday 18 December for an international cricket match.
Roads closed 9am – 10pm:
- Seddon Road (from Norton Road to Bryce Street).
Roads closed 4pm – 7pm:
- Seddon Road (from Norton Road to Marama Street).
- Bryce Street (from Seddon Road to Tristram Street).
- Tristram Street (from Bryce Street to London Street).
- Sommerset Street (from Devon Road to Seddon Road).
- Norton Road (Seddon Road to Tristram Street).
Upcoming works/delays
Te Awa River Ride – path closure
The Te Awa River Ride (from Hutchinson Road to Waikato Expressway State Highway 1C) will be closed Monday 9 December to Friday 13 December, for the development of Te Awa Lakes. For safety, we do not recommend you take a detour on Te Rapa Road due to the route being close to vehicles with a speed limit of 80km/h.
Bryant Road and Sunshine Avenue – road closures
The below streets will be closed Sunday 8 December to Thursday 12 December from 8pm – 5am for road surface improvements.
Roads closed:
- Bryant Road (from Vickery Street to Te Rapa Road).
- Sunshine Avenue (from Sheffield Street to Te Rapa Road).
Anzac Parade - minor delays
Minor delays are expected along Anzac Parade (from Victoria Street to Grey Street) on Tuesday 10 December, from 9pm – 5am for road resurfacing.
Ongoing works/delays
Walker Terrace – lane closure
The entire length of Walker Terrace continues to have one lane closed at a time from 7am – 6pm until Friday 13 December for footpath repairs.
Ford Street – road closure
The entire length of Ford Street remains closed until Friday 13 December for resurfacing. Residents will continue to have access and pedestrians and people on bikes can use the footpath.
York Street – road closure
The entire length of York Street remains closed until Friday 13 December for resurfacing. Residents will continue to have access and pedestrians and people on bikes can use the footpath.
Corbett Avenue – road closure
The entire length of Corbett Avenue remains closed from 7am – 6pm until Friday 20 December for footpath repairs.
Waikato Expressway (State Highway 1)
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are doing a series of roadworks on the Waikato Expressway (State Highway 1) between Taupiri and Horotiu.
This section of the Waikato Expressway is reduced to one lane in each direction with reduced speed limits.
A series of night closures are scheduled over the next two weeks, there are signed detours are in place for through traffic. Allow extra time especially during peak travel times.
Night closures from 7pm – 5am
- Sunday 8 December to Thursday 12 December
- Sunday 15 December to Thursday 9 December
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.