About the Project
We’re working on improving the road on Birkenhead Ave, and need to temporarily close the section between Pupuke Road and Onewa Road, as part of our regular maintenance programme.
This upgrade will make the road stronger, safer, and better prepared for bad weather.
What you need to know
Where | Birkenhead Ave, between Pupuke Road and Onewa Road 24-hour closure on the southbound lane from Glenfield The northbound lane from Onewa Road will remain open for residents. |
When | Friday 27 December 2024 – Sunday 2 February 2025 (weather dependent) |
Hours of work | 7am-11pm daily |
What we’ll be doing | - Digging up the old road and resurfacing the road at night to reduce disruption
- Upgrading stormwater drainage
- Adding a concrete foundation
- Testing to ensure quality
|
Duration | Up to 6 weeks (weather dependent) |
Why | - Routine checks showed the road is nearing the end of its lifespan.
- Upgrading now will make it safer and prevent future issues.
- The work is scheduled over the summer holiday period when the roads are quieter, to be completed before peak travel in early 2025.
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How travel is affected: | Southbound travel from Pupuke Road toward Onewa Road will not be possible at any time, and access to/from properties on either side of the road will be restricted when work is directly in front of your property. On street parking will not be possible sometimes, but safe pedestrian access will be maintained. |
How to get around: | Vehicles heading south on Glenfield Road towards Onewa Road will have two detour options: - Glenfield Rd -> Pupuke Rd -> Raleigh Rd -> Onewa Rd
- Glenfield -> Eskdale Rd -> Birkdale Rd -> Verran Rd -> Waipa St -> Mokoia Rd -> Highbury Pass -> Onewa Rd.
See detour map below. Traffic will still be able to head north on Birkenhead Ave via Onewa Road or Highbury Pass. |
The work we’ll be doing and traffic management & detours
- We’ll be doing work in stages for approximately 6 weeks. We plan to finish the work on Sunday 2 February 2025 in the evening, however any significant weather events may slow our progress.
- To minimise the impact on the community, we will be starting work after Christmas during the holiday break. We aim to wrap up and finish before the school term starts in 2025. We’ll be working around the clock from 7 am to 11pm to finish this work on time for the Birkenhead community.
- We’ll try to start the work on time but factors outside our control, such as weather could mean a delayed timeline. If the delay is significant, we’ll notify you and update this webpage regularly.
- Traffic delays: Especially during peak times. Take care while driving, walking, or cycling in the area, especially if you live along one of the detour routes.
- Detours will be in place from 27th Dec 2024, so allow extra travel time. Follow all traffic signs, signals, and directions for safety.
- Driveway and vehicle access to your property will be restricted, while work takes place outside your property. We will personally liaise with effected residents to minimise any disruption.
- Footpaths will remain accessible to local residents.
- On-street parking will be limited. If your driveway is restricted, you will need to park nearby and walk home.
- Some bus services will be affected – please plan ahead on the AT mobile app, follow detours and expect delays. More information is available on the affected bus stops and detour routes are available via QR codes on posters
- Council waste and recycling collection will continue as normal. If access to your bin collection spot is restricted, our team will assist you with an alternative location.
- Noise: Construction will run from 7 am to 11 pm to finish as quickly as possible. We know our work can be a bit loud, and that noise – particularly at night – can be disruptive. We’ll try to keep noise levels down.
For more information about these types of work, please take a look at this video here - FH Resurfacing Work
Benefits to the Community
- Safer roads: Enhanced safety for people walking, cycling and driving, ensuring smoother journeys and reducing the risk of injury.
- Better stormwater resilience: Improved stormwater management, reduces the risk of flooding and ensures the road remains safe and functional during adverse weather conditions
- New road surface and long-term reliability: Renewing the road will make it more durable, extend its lifespan and prevents the need for frequent repairs and maintenance.
- Maintained Capacity: The new road will continue to maintain the same traffic capacity to meet community needs, with minimal disturbance during construction.
Where we’ll be working
Before the work starts, digital signs will be set up along the route and near the town centre to inform the community about the closure and traffic directions for surrounding roads.
You can download maps here on our website. We appreciate your patience during this work.
The following school routes are impacted (27 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025)
Term 1 2025 begins 27 January, and our work could impact student travel on school bus services. We’re working with schools and bus providers to keep students informed while detours occur and redirect students on Birkenhead Ave while the works occur.
Bus operators will collaborate with schools to communicate detours direct to students.
- 003 - Carmel And Westlake Schools to Chatswood
- 010 - Westlake Girls to Beach Haven
- 012 - Spinella Dr to Glenfield Intermediate Primary
- 020 - Rosmini to Beach Haven
- 068 - Carmel College to Beach Haven
- 080 - Chatswood to Northcote Schools (Northcote College & Northcote Intermediate School)
How to contact us
Our team will be on-site to keep things running smoothly.
If you have any queries or concerns about our plans, please email us at ATengagement@at.govt.nz
If you have any queries directly related to the construction, don't hesitate to get in touch with Fulton Hogan Stakeholder Manager Ann-Marie Petersen at 0800 300 007
About the Project
We’re working on improving the road on Birkenhead Ave, and need to temporarily close the section between Pupuke Road and Onewa Road, as part of our regular maintenance programme.
This upgrade will make the road stronger, safer, and better prepared for bad weather.
What you need to know
Where | Birkenhead Ave, between Pupuke Road and Onewa Road 24-hour closure on the southbound lane from Glenfield The northbound lane from Onewa Road will remain open for residents. |
When | Friday 27 December 2024 – Sunday 2 February 2025 (weather dependent) |
Hours of work | 7am-11pm daily |
What we’ll be doing | - Digging up the old road and resurfacing the road at night to reduce disruption
- Upgrading stormwater drainage
- Adding a concrete foundation
- Testing to ensure quality
|
Duration | Up to 6 weeks (weather dependent) |
Why | - Routine checks showed the road is nearing the end of its lifespan.
- Upgrading now will make it safer and prevent future issues.
- The work is scheduled over the summer holiday period when the roads are quieter, to be completed before peak travel in early 2025.
|
How travel is affected: | Southbound travel from Pupuke Road toward Onewa Road will not be possible at any time, and access to/from properties on either side of the road will be restricted when work is directly in front of your property. On street parking will not be possible sometimes, but safe pedestrian access will be maintained. |
How to get around: | Vehicles heading south on Glenfield Road towards Onewa Road will have two detour options: - Glenfield Rd -> Pupuke Rd -> Raleigh Rd -> Onewa Rd
- Glenfield -> Eskdale Rd -> Birkdale Rd -> Verran Rd -> Waipa St -> Mokoia Rd -> Highbury Pass -> Onewa Rd.
See detour map below. Traffic will still be able to head north on Birkenhead Ave via Onewa Road or Highbury Pass. |
The work we’ll be doing and traffic management & detours
- We’ll be doing work in stages for approximately 6 weeks. We plan to finish the work on Sunday 2 February 2025 in the evening, however any significant weather events may slow our progress.
- To minimise the impact on the community, we will be starting work after Christmas during the holiday break. We aim to wrap up and finish before the school term starts in 2025. We’ll be working around the clock from 7 am to 11pm to finish this work on time for the Birkenhead community.
- We’ll try to start the work on time but factors outside our control, such as weather could mean a delayed timeline. If the delay is significant, we’ll notify you and update this webpage regularly.
- Traffic delays: Especially during peak times. Take care while driving, walking, or cycling in the area, especially if you live along one of the detour routes.
- Detours will be in place from 27th Dec 2024, so allow extra travel time. Follow all traffic signs, signals, and directions for safety.
- Driveway and vehicle access to your property will be restricted, while work takes place outside your property. We will personally liaise with effected residents to minimise any disruption.
- Footpaths will remain accessible to local residents.
- On-street parking will be limited. If your driveway is restricted, you will need to park nearby and walk home.
- Some bus services will be affected – please plan ahead on the AT mobile app, follow detours and expect delays. More information is available on the affected bus stops and detour routes are available via QR codes on posters
- Council waste and recycling collection will continue as normal. If access to your bin collection spot is restricted, our team will assist you with an alternative location.
- Noise: Construction will run from 7 am to 11 pm to finish as quickly as possible. We know our work can be a bit loud, and that noise – particularly at night – can be disruptive. We’ll try to keep noise levels down.
For more information about these types of work, please take a look at this video here - FH Resurfacing Work
Benefits to the Community
- Safer roads: Enhanced safety for people walking, cycling and driving, ensuring smoother journeys and reducing the risk of injury.
- Better stormwater resilience: Improved stormwater management, reduces the risk of flooding and ensures the road remains safe and functional during adverse weather conditions
- New road surface and long-term reliability: Renewing the road will make it more durable, extend its lifespan and prevents the need for frequent repairs and maintenance.
- Maintained Capacity: The new road will continue to maintain the same traffic capacity to meet community needs, with minimal disturbance during construction.
Where we’ll be working
Before the work starts, digital signs will be set up along the route and near the town centre to inform the community about the closure and traffic directions for surrounding roads.
You can download maps here on our website. We appreciate your patience during this work.
The following school routes are impacted (27 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025)
Term 1 2025 begins 27 January, and our work could impact student travel on school bus services. We’re working with schools and bus providers to keep students informed while detours occur and redirect students on Birkenhead Ave while the works occur.
Bus operators will collaborate with schools to communicate detours direct to students.
- 003 - Carmel And Westlake Schools to Chatswood
- 010 - Westlake Girls to Beach Haven
- 012 - Spinella Dr to Glenfield Intermediate Primary
- 020 - Rosmini to Beach Haven
- 068 - Carmel College to Beach Haven
- 080 - Chatswood to Northcote Schools (Northcote College & Northcote Intermediate School)
How to contact us
Our team will be on-site to keep things running smoothly.
If you have any queries or concerns about our plans, please email us at ATengagement@at.govt.nz
If you have any queries directly related to the construction, don't hesitate to get in touch with Fulton Hogan Stakeholder Manager Ann-Marie Petersen at 0800 300 007
