Community Impact Updates
September 22, 2025
Traffic interventions on Taratoa Street
Construction of the pedestrian crossing outside Ruapōtaka School will begin during the Term 3 school holidays, as outlined in the notification delivered last week. Work will also be starting soon on the chicane outside 20 Taratoa Street.
Work will occur between from Monday 22 September for around three days. Working hours will be from 7.30am-6pm.
Two-way traffic will be maintained outside 20 Taratoa Street, in addition to the road closure communicated in letter notification distributed last week. Within our immediate working areas (highlighted yellow on the map below), there will be no street parking during working hours.
This work involves activities like hydro excavation, concrete cutting and compactor plates, and may result in some noise and vibrations.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work, please get in touch with LEAD Alliance’s Senior Community Liaison Advisor, Kirrily Watson, at kirrily.watson@leadalliance.nz or via mobile (021) 1987 575.
Kay Road and Tunis Road Stormwater Upgrades - October 2025
Traffic management change on Tripoli Road
There will be a change to the traffic management on a section of Tripoli road between 20 September - 4 October, during the Term 3 school holidays.
A lane of Tripoli Road will be fully closed to vehicle traffic during the work on the dates outlined above. This set up will be in place 24/7. The map below shows the detour routes for the duration of the dates above. Street parking in the work zones and detour areas will be restricted during the dates above.
There will be change in traffic management on Kay Road and Tunis Road to help keep everyone safe while the stormwater upgrade work continues. This traffic setup will be in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Work will begin from 6 October and run for approximately 3 weeks. Working hours will be 7.30am - 6pm (Monday - Friday, and Saturday if required)
Kay Road residents can continue to access their properties via Tunis Road. Tunis Road will have no through access between 24-30 Tunis Road.
Street parking within the work zones and along detour routes will be restricted. These areas will be clearly marked with cones and/or signs. Parking restrictions apply at all times, both during and outside of working hours.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work, please get in touch with LEAD Alliance's Senior Community Liaison Advisor, Kirrily Watson, at kirrily.watson@leadalliance.nz or on 021 1987 575.
Merton Road Upgrades - September to December 2025
These upgrades are part of the Links to Glen Innes Cycleway project that aims to create more options for peopel to travel safely and sustainably in our growing communities.
Road maintenance and construction on Merton Road between the Morrin Road and Apirana Avenue roundabouts is anticipated to start on 15 September 2025. Auckland Transport expect to complete htis work overnight, in approximately 10 weeks.
More information including a map of works is available here or at at.govt.nz/links2GI
Line Road bus parking upgrades - September 2025
Drivers have reported ongoing safety concerns related to bus parking on Apirana Avenue, near the Glen Innes Train Station. In response to concerns, Auckland Transport are shortening parking area on Apirana Avenue and creating a new bus break area on Line Road, near KFC.
Apirana Avenue: Work begins by early September to address immediate safety issues
Line Road: Work begins by early September to install the proposed improvements
Further information about the changes can be found here: https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/line-road-bus-parking
WaterCare: Tāmaki Water Upgrades - July to October 2025
Watercare is planning to upgrade the water network in Tāmaki. To help inform design, and minimise construction issues, contractors need to undertake investigations to understand the ground conditions along the pipeline route. Conducting these investigations will ensure there is minimal disruption to the existing services and allow for timely and efficient construction.
These investigations will involve securely fencing the work site, drilling into the proposed site, logging a sample, installing a ground water monitoring device and reinstating the area. Once complete, there will be a small grassless patch with a small cap visible on the surface and it will remain in place for approximately one year.
Ground investigations will take place in the road, berms and reserves along: Apirana Avenue, Dalton Street, Eastview Road, Howard Hunter Avenue, Line Road, Maybury Street, Merton Road, Point England Road, St Johns Road, Stewart Avenue, Swainston Road, Taniwha Street, Tripoli Road, and Queens Road.
Works are expected to take place start in late-July2025 and are expected to finish by the end of October 2025.
- Our general working hours are between 7am-6pm.During working hours, construction noise, vibration and dust should be expected but will be kept within our consented limits.
- Night works may be required in some locations. We will contact nearby properties closer to the time with confirmed dates and our working hours.
- Each site will be securely fenced while the works are underway. In general, the investigations are expected to take approximately two days per drill site. The reserve sites are expected to take approximately three days per drill site.
- Please note these works are weather dependent. Should there be any changes you will be notified in advance.
An approved traffic management plan will be in place. You may notice the following temporary changes:
- Stop/go systems
- Reduced lane widths
- Reduced speed limits
- Reduced street parking
- Pedestrian detours/reduced footpath width.
Boundary Reserve Wastewater and Stormwater Project - September 2025
Auckland Council began works at the Boundary Reserve in early May with the upgrade of the stormwater network now successfully completed. The construction of the new wastewater diversion pipeline is underway. This includes installing 555 meters of pipeline and eight manholes, extending from Boundary Reserve West to Boundary Reserve East and connecting to the new wastewater pump station on Dunkirk Road.
Auckland Council will commence the installation of the wastewater pipeline along Tripoli Road at the end of August, where two new concrete manholes will be built in-situ and two existing manholes will be replaced. This will require a temporary traffic management plan for 4-6 weeks.
There will be no parking on both sides of Tripoli, Tobruk and Tangaroa Roads. Pedestrian access remains on Tripoli Road. Public bus and school bus routes remain unchanged. Resident access remains available, and the contractor will liaise with any affected residents
To minimise traffic disruption on Tripoli Road, Auckland Transport is implementing a temporary detour for southbound traffic via Tangaroa Road, Dunkirk Road and Tobruk Road as per the map here.
Auckland Transport Roadworks Update - August to October 2025
From 27 August 2025, Auckland Transport will start working on road maintenance and renewal words along the eastern side of Line Road, Glen Innes.
This work includes footpath, kerb and channel upgrades, followed by asphalt resurfacing.
Work will take place between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm (Monday to Saturday).
These renewal works along the eastern side of Line Road will be completed over 6 weeks, between 27 August and 8 October 2025. Factors such as wet weather could mean a delayed start or completion of the works. To minimise the level of disruption, Auckland Transport will be working in three, two-week phases:
- Phase 1: Between West Tamaki Road to Weybridge Crescent
- Phase 2: Between Weybridge Crescent to Farringdon Street
- Phase 3: Between Farringdon Street to Eastview Road
To safely carry out these works, a one-way detour will be in place to redirect traffic around the work site. Further information is available here.
Safer streets for everyone: Tripoli Road, Panmure crossing upgrade
The pedestrian crossing outside 33 Tripoli Road is being upgraded to a pedestrian refuge. This means that a raised island will be added in the middle of the road. This upgrade is designed to help everyone cross more safely and to encourage drivers to slow down as they approach the crossing.
