Updated on 1 Aug 2025
There are times when emergency events, repairs or largescale improvement projects force the closure or disruption of roads in Porirua. Sometimes for a number of weeks, or longer.
We appreciate this is disruptive for residents and do our best to reopen roads as soon as it is safe to do so.
To see what road works, road closures or disruptions are currently active, click on the suburbs below.
If you want to know what work is currently happening on SH58 and SH59 within Porirua here is a link to the NZTA website.
The car park outside 14 Bedford Court, Te Akapuanga Hall (Porirua Cook Islands Hall), will be closed between midday and 10pm on the following days for the Pacific Night Market:
Friday 12 September 2025
Friday 10 October 2025
From 11 - 16 July, Wellington Electricity are undertaking a large maintenance renewal program across a number of Porirua suburbs. This will involve multiple worksites on power poles across these suburbs having new cross arms (the load bearing posts) replaced, a few replacement poles going in, and the corresponding electrical line work.
The work at each site is expected to take an hour or less, but road users may encounter more than one delay during their travels, so please plan accordingly.
A slip in 2022 has resulted in the long-term closure of the walkway between Halladale Road and Kinloch Grove.
The retaining works required will be programmed as priorities and budget allow.
There is currently no timeframe for these works - and the walkway will remain closed until it can be safely reopened.
We recognise this closure will be frustrating for many residents.
We appreciate there has been a lot of community concern regarding the proposed logging operations in Plimmerton. At this point, the logging company does not have a set route to undertake their logging operation. We understand the logging company are considering their route options.
Our involvement to date has been to understand what they are proposing and to ensure the safety of residents and road users. We will continue to work with both the logging company and the community.
We will update this section with any new developments.
Weight concerns
Our roading engineers have not raised concerns regarding the weight of the logging trucks operating on our roads.
Motuhara Road
In June 2024, our geotechnical engineers confirmed the risk to the slip from heavy vehicles was low and it was not necessary to ban them from the road. They were specifically asked to consider heavy vehicles and logging trucks within the legal loading and size requirements (non-HPMV).
The engineers suggested installing temporary bollards to prevent any heavy vehicles from coming close to that side of the road, which were installed.
In the week beginning 4 Aug 2025, we'll be carrying out road works on the 52-62 Champion Street driveway. Traffic management will be in place, so please plan for potential minor delays.
Residents are advised to park their vehicles on Champion Street during these work hours. This will ensure that we will be able to do this work as efficiently as possible.
While the work is planned for this date, it can be delayed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Work will be completed on the next suitable day.
We appreciate your co-operation and patience.
From Monday 30 June, Windley Street at the intersection with Thompson Grove will be the site of continued work to resurface the road, subject to weather and any unforeseen circumstances.
Thank you for your patience while this important work is carried out.
In the week beginning 28 July 2025, we'll be carrying out road works on Tireti Road near Number 16. Traffic management will be in place, so please plan for potential minor delays.
While the work is planned for this date, it can be delayed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Work will be completed on the next suitable day.
We appreciate your co-operation and patience.
In the week beginning 28 July 2025, we'll be carrying out road works on Tireti Road near Number 52B. Traffic management will be in place, so please plan for potential minor delays.
While the work is planned for this date, it can be delayed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Work will be completed on the next suitable day.
We appreciate your co-operation and patience.
In the week beginning 4 Aug 2025, we'll be carrying out road works on at the intersection of Omapere Street and Warspite Avenue. Traffic management will be in place, so please plan for potential minor delays.
While the work is planned for this date, it can be delayed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Work will be completed on the next suitable day.
We appreciate your co-operation and patience.
Spinnaker Drive slip and road closure updates can be found here: poriruacity.govt.nz/spinnaker
