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Road Revamp Alert: SH1 Closures for Essential Maintenance

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Staff Reporter

30 November 2023, 9:44 PM

Road Revamp Alert: SH1 Closures for Essential MaintenancePlan Your Route.

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) wishes to inform the public about upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Greville Road and Orewa.


The scheduled works will occur on the following dates, with specific closures and detours in place:


Tuesday, 5 December 2023 - Silverdale Interchange to Grand Drive, Orewa


  • Full northbound closure.
  • Closure of Silverdale northbound on-ramp, Wainui northbound off-ramp, and Grand Drive, Orewa northbound off-ramp.
  • Recommended detour: Twin Coast Discovery Highway, West Hoe Road, and Grand Drive to the Orewa northbound on-ramp.
  • Vehicles over 3500kg advised to use Twin Coast Discovery Highway and Old State Highway 1 to Warkworth northbound on-ramp.
  • Increased noise levels due to road resurfacing and vegetation control activities.


Wednesday, 6 December 2023 - Oteha Valley Road to Grand Drive, Orewa


  • Full northbound closure.
  • Closure of Oteha Valley Road northbound on-ramp, Silverdale northbound off-ramp, BP Service Station Dairy Flat off-ramp and on-ramp (no public access), Wainui northbound off-ramp, and Grand Drive, Orewa northbound off-ramp.
  • Recommended detour: Oteha Valley Road, Dairy Flat Highway, Twin Coast Discovery Highway, West Hoe Road, and Grand Drive to the Orewa northbound on-ramp.
  • Vehicles over 3500kg advised to use Hibiscus Coast Highway and Old State Highway 1 to Warkworth northbound on-ramp.
  • Increased noise levels due to road resurfacing and vegetation control activities.


Thursday, 7 December 2023 - Greville Road to Silverdale Interchange


  • Full northbound closure.
  • Closure of Greville Road northbound on-ramp, Oteha Valley Road northbound off-ramp, Oteha Valley Road northbound on-ramp, and Silverdale northbound off-ramp.
  • Recommended detour: Albany Highway and Dairy Flat Highway.
  • Increased noise levels due to road resurfacing and vegetation control activities.


Closures begin at 9 pm and conclude at 5 am unless specified otherwise.




Please note that the scheduled works are weather-dependent, and dates may be subject to change.


NZTA appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the public during these maintenance activities.


For further updates or inquiries, please visit the NZTA website or contact their helpline.


Stay informed, plan your journeys accordingly, and ensure a safe travel experience during the maintenance period.