Coasties heading out this month might notice more cones and night crews as NZTA pushes ahead on Penlink and nearby works.

On State Highway 1 and Ara Weiti Road, teams are shaping the on and off ramps.

Abutment beams for the East Coast Road overbridge start this month.

Bridge 3 at the Link Road 1 connection gets its beams, plus deck and headwall reinforcement.

Expect a five-day stop go on Ara Weiti Road while drainage pipes and manholes are installed.

Pavements team working at Duck Creek Road.

In Stillwater, excavation for the Duck Creek Road bridge is about to begin.

A single lane will remain, including over the new bridge once traffic is switched, so the old road can tie in.

At the Weiti River Bridge, pylons keep rising with regular concrete pours and Pier 1 is close to its first diaphragm pour.

Earthworks continue across all areas.

Around Whangaparāoa, the future Whangaparāoa Road and Beverley Place intersection is taking shape with drainage underway.

Traffic from Wiriana Place will be temporarily diverted.

Future intersection of Whangaparaoa Road and Beverley Road.

Night works will shift safety barriers.

Locals might also see excavation for a retaining wall and new underground ducting for services.

Check out the latest flyover video.

Got questions?

The NZTA team hosts an information evening on Tuesday, November 11, 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Hibiscus Coast RSA.

Heading north in November?

SH1 over the Brynderwyn Hills will close for two super-weekends: Thursday, November 13, 12:01am to Sunday, November 16, 11:59pm, and Thursday, November 20, 12:01am to Sunday, November 23, 11:59pm.

Allow extra time. Detours will be in place.

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