Weekly roading and safety updates
Upper Hutt City Council provides regular updates on current road works, maintenance, and infrastructure projects that may affect travel around the city. This page is updated weekly and includes planned works, resurfacing programmes, renewals, emergency repairs and road closures.
For major capital projects, visit our Projects page.
Reporting issues
If you notice urgent road damage or safety concerns, please contact us
Important note:
- Dates are subjected to change due to weather or operational requirements
- If temporary traffic management is in place, please follow all signage and directions from traffic controllers
- Where possible, access for residents and emergency services is maintained.
Current works (updated 12 May 2026)
Mangaroa Hill Road, Road resurfacing (13 May)
Road resurfacing road closed with diversion in place from 7am to 7pm.
13 May: #58 - 68 Mangaroa Hill Road rescheduled for Wednesday 13 May
735 - 747 Fergusson Drive, 3 Mamaku Place, Water Supply Interruption (Tuesday 12 May)
The water supply in the following properties, 735 - 747 Fergusson Drive, Mamaku Place, will be temporarily turned off from 10am on Tuesday 12 May.
We expect water supply to be interrupted for approximately 4 hours.
We’ll turn water back on as soon as possible once the work is done. We recommend filling up some containers with water in advance. We also advise not taking water from hot water cylinders while water is turned off just in case the water levels get too low and cause damage to the cylinder.
Once water is turned back on, it’s a good idea to slowly turn the tap on and let it run for a minute to clear any air bubbles. These air bubbles can cause the water to appear cloudy, but the water remains safe to drink and won’t affect the taste. This colour should clear quickly.
Birchville, Tree Removal (Monday 4 May)
Between Beechwood Lane and Norana Road.
Monday 4 May - 9am - 3.30pm
Stop/Go traffic controls in place for tree removal.
Rimutaka Street, Trentham, Water Pipes (Monday 4 May)
Crews will be working on the water pipes for 2 - 32 Rimutaka Street, Trentham.
To allow us to safely complete this work, we'll be temporarily turning off water to the following properties from around 11am - 3pm on Monday 4 May 2026.
We expect water supply to be interrupted for about 4 hours.
We’ll turn water back on as soon as possible once the work is done. We recommend filling up some containers with water in advance. We also advise not taking water from hot water cylinders while water is turned off just in case the water levels get too low and cause damage to the cylinder.
Once water is turned back on, it’s a good idea to slowly turn the tap on and let it run for a minute to clear any air bubbles. These air bubbles can cause the water to appear cloudy, but the water remains safe to drink and won’t affect the taste. This colour should clear quickly.
Te Marua, Clearing sumps: (Monday 4 May and Tuesday 5 May)
Between Twin Lakes Road and Kaitoke Loop Road
Stop/Go traffic controls in place for clearing sumps.
McCarthy Grove, Water Supply Interruption (Wednesday 6 May)
The water supply in the following properties will be temporarily turned off from 9am on Wednesday 6 May.
- McCarthy Grove
- 4-30 Mangaroa Hill Road and 32 Mangaroa Hill Road
- 1186, 1188, and 1190 Fergusson Drive
- Johnswood Grove
- Cruickshank Road
- McHattie Lane
We expect water supply to be interrupted for approximately 4 hours.
We’ll turn water back on as soon as possible once the work is done. We recommend filling up some containers with water in advance. We also advise not taking water from hot water cylinders while water is turned off just in case the water levels get too low and cause damage to the cylinder.
Once water is turned back on, it’s a good idea to slowly turn the tap on and let it run for a minute to clear any air bubbles. These air bubbles can cause the water to appear cloudy, but the water remains safe to drink and won’t affect the taste. This colour should clear quickly.
Kaitoke, between Gilbert Road and 1492 SH2: High Shoulder Maintenance (6 May to 8 May)
Wednesday6 May to Friday 8 May - 8am - 4.30pm
Stop/Go traffic controls in place for high should maintenance.
Whakatiki Street, Water Supply Interruption (Friday 8 May)
The water supply for the properties, 10 - 34 Whakatiki Street, will be temporarily turned off from 10am until 2pm on Friday 8 May.
We expect water supply to be interrupted for approximately 4 hours.
We’ll turn water back on as soon as possible once the work is done. We recommend filling up some containers with water in advance. We also advise not taking water from hot water cylinders while water is turned off just in case the water levels get too low and cause damage to the cylinder.
Once water is turned back on, it’s a good idea to slowly turn the tap on and let it run for a minute to clear any air bubbles. These air bubbles can cause the water to appear cloudy, but the water remains safe to drink and won’t affect the taste. This colour should clear quickly.
Akatarawa Road: Pole Works (W/c 11 May)
Pole works will be conducted at Akatarawa Rd, Akatarawa Valley.
Works will be completed within two shifts.
Contingency days have been included to allow for potential weather-related delays.
No works will be undertaken on weekends, public holidays.
Traffic Management will be in place for temporary road closures and Stop/Go will be in action.
Work vehicles will park within the worksite when required on site.
Plant that is not required on site will be removed daily until required.
Eastern Hutt Road, Fibre Works (ongoing until 15 May)
Fibre works, mostly in berm - possible shoulder closure.
Birchville Carpark: Maintenance work (ongoing until June 2026)
Improving the Cannon Point Walkway carpark at the south end of Bridge Road.
- Building a retaining wall
- Widening the access road
- Sealing the carpark to improve the usability and resilience of this popular entrance.
While construction takes place:
- The carpark will be closed to all vehicles
- Heavy machinery is in use in the area
- Traffic management will be in place for cars and walkers.
Walking access to the Hutt River Trail and Cannon Point Walkway will be open but may be subject to short delays. For your safety, please always stop when requested.
Wyndham Road: Water Renewal (ungoing until 30 June)
30-98 Wyndham Road, Pinehaven - Watermain Renewal
Various Traffic Management in place
SH2 and Totara Park Road (ongoing until December 2026)
Various closures depending on works.
Roadworks on both SH2 and Totara Park Road. Day and night works in stages until December 2026.
Night and days works in stages.
Fergusson Drive, Brown Owl to Silverstream: various housing development works (until December 2026)
Stop/Go lane diversions, shoulder closures depending on works.