Repairs to a crucial section of Duck Creek Road, a key detour route during the construction of the O Mahurangi – Penlink highway, have now been completed.

The work comes after significant storm damage caused a slip, which put local access and the Penlink project's progress at risk.

The slip occurred at a corner on the northern side of Duck Creek Road, which links Stillwater to East Coast Bays Road. Auckland Transport (AT) identified the urgency of repairs to avoid further disruption.

"While Duck Creek Road usually caters for around 2,000 vehicle movements per day, the additional trucks hauling materials and machinery for the Penlink construction added stress to the road," said Alan Wallace, AT's General Manager of Road Asset Maintenance & Renewals.

Fulton Hogan, AT's contractors, focused on reinforcing the road with three retaining walls, enhanced drainage, and improved driveway entrances.

The contractors worked in phases, alternating sides of the road, and carefully manoeuvred a 55-tonne crane to maintain a power pole during construction.

The improvements were finished with the installation of new pavement, a guardrail, and landscaping, with the road fully reopened on 7 February.

Local resident Karen expressed satisfaction with the completed work: "I am really pleased with the completed roadworks, including our driveway. It's much easier to get out now it's all finished and the stretch of road looks amazing. Thank you for keeping us updated during construction, it wouldn't have been easy!"

"AT and Fulton Hogan would like to thank the residents of Duck Creek Road and visitors for their patience during this project," said Wallace.

This road repair ensures continued smooth access to the Penlink construction site, a key development connecting Whangaparaoa Road to State Highway 1.

It also reassures the local community that necessary precautions were taken to safeguard their access during this significant infrastructure project.

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