Improving reliability and drainage on Browns Bay Road

Update - 2 April 2026 - Phase 2 details

We’re completing work to rebuild a section of Browns Bay Road, between Beach Road and Knights Road (Phase 2), as part of our regular Summer Road Reno renewals programme.

Our work has been carried out in two phases. Phase 2 is the second and last phase, which requires larger lane closures. Work will take place during the April School holidays coinciding with Easter weekend when traffic is quieter.

Once completed this will make the road stronger, safer, and better prepared for bad weather.

Why two phases?

• Phase 1: Preparation: Completed in February 2026
• Phase 2: Rebuild: Full rebuild and resurfacing for a stronger road

This final phase will take place with 24/7 lane closures on Browns Bay Road to deliver these improvements as quickly as possible. Phase 2 includes asphalt resurfacing and will be carried out once the rebuild has been completed.

What to expect

• To minimise the impact on the community, we will be starting work on Easter Saturday, 4 April during the April School holidays. We aim to wrap up and finish as quickly as practically possible. We’ll be working around the clock to finish this work on time for the Browns Bay community.
• The road rebuild work will take approximately 7 days and is scheduled to be completed at midday on 10 April 2026, however significant weather events may slow our progress.
• We’ll be working round the clock to deliver this project as quickly as possible. We know construction, particularly at night – can be disruptive. We’ll try to keep noise levels down and we apologise for the inconvenience. We are scheduled to work through the night on Saturday 4, Monday 6, Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 April, weather permitting.
• An additional nightshift is scheduled on Sunday 12 April for final asphalt surfacing and line marking, weather permitting.
• In advance of our start date, there will be digital signs set up along the route to inform the community about the closure and traffic directions for surrounding roads, also see the maps on our webpage.
• If you live within the worksite area, vehicle access to your property will not be available for a minimum of three days and three nights. On-street parking will be limited and you may need to park nearby and walk to your home or place of business.
• Bus services will be affected – please visit the AT mobile app and expect delays. More information will be shared on the affected bus stops that are relocated.
• Footpaths will remain accessible to local residents.
• 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.

If you have any queries directly related to the construction, don't hesitate to get in touch with Fulton Hogan Stakeholder Manager - Emma Cushnie on 027 532 4305 or 0800 830 252

Road closure details

While the construction area above is closed to general traffic in both directions, detour signs and traffic managers will be on site to redirect vehicles while Browns Bay Road is inaccessible. Traffic management installed at site in the images below:

Browns Bay Rd - Northbound traffic closure TMP

Phase 2 - Detour Maps

Southbound traffic from Beach Road - Detour route

As written - Continue on Beach Road until the Beach Road - Montrose Terrace Roundabout, heading north to Sunrise Ave and to continue on East Coast Road.

Westbound traffic detour on Beach Road - Detour Route

As written - Continue north on Beach Road, turn left onto Carlisle Road, and continue onto East Coast Road.

Northbound on Browns Bay Road Detour

As written - Continue North on Browns Bay Road, turn right onto Knights Road, at the end of Knights Road turn left onto Beach Road, and right travelling north to continue on Beach Road.

Update - 2 March 2026

Enabling completed

We have completed the main physical renewal works for this project. A big thanks to everyone in the community for your patience and support to complete this work.

The last phase of this project is planned to be completed in the near future.

About the Project

We’re rebuilding a section of Browns Bay Road between Beach Road and Knights Road, as part of our Summer Road Reno regular road maintenance programme.

• The last time the pavement foundations were installed on this section of road was in 1997 (29 years ago), where the cement foundations were hoed into existing metal beneath the road surface.
• This 3-week upgrade will be done in two phases. We’ll be improving stormwater drainage, rebuilding kerbs and footpath, rebuilding the roads foundation, and resurfacing the road.
  

The Summer Road Reno renewals programme is part of our ongoing investment to maintain and improve Auckland’s transport network, making roads safer, more reliable, and helping to keep Auckland moving.

By upgrading and maintaining roads across the region, we’re making them safer, more reliable, and ready to support our growing city.

What you need to know

The work we’ll be doing and traffic management & detours

• We’ll be doing work in 2 phases, with 2 stages, with the first phase taking approximately 3 weeks. Works during the day will be minor and we apologise for the inconvenience of night works. We know construction, particularly at night – can be disruptive. We’ll try to keep noise levels down.
• We aim to start work on time but factors outside our control, such as weather, could mean a delayed timeline. If the delay is significant, we’ll let you know and update the webpage regularly.
• In advance of our start date there will be digital signs set up along the route to inform the community about the closure and traffic directions for surrounding roads, also see the maps on our webpage.
• Please use the AT mobile app for delays to bus services travelling near the route.
• Please follow all traffic signs, signals, and directions for safety. Take care while driving, walking, or cycling in the area, especially if you live along one of the detour routes.
• Driveway and vehicle access to your property will be restricted when we work outside your property. If your driveway is restricted, you will need to park nearby and walk home. On-street parking will be limited.
• Footpaths will remain accessible to local residents.
• 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.

For more information about these types of work, please take a look at this video here - FH Resurfacing Work

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.

Detour Maps

Southbound traffic from Beach Road - Detour route

As written - Continue on Beach Road until the Beach Road - Montrose Terrace Roundabout, heading north to Sunrise Ave and to continue on East Coast Road.

Westbound traffic detour on Beach Road - Detour Route

As written - Continue north on Beach Road, turn left onto Carlisle Road, and continue onto East Coast Road.

Benefits to the Community

• Safer journeys for everyone
  • A smoother, more reliable road means fewer potholes and safer conditions for all road users – including drivers, cyclists, bus passengers, and people walking.
• Better stormwater drainage
  • Upgraded drainage systems will help reduce surface flooding during heavy rain, protecting nearby homes, properties, and the road itself.
• Longer-lasting road
  • By laying a strong concrete foundation beneath the surface, we’re building a road that’s expected to last for the next 20+ years with fewer repairs needed.
• Environmentally responsible
  • Around 50% of the existing road material will be recycled and reused in other Auckland Road projects, reducing waste and supporting sustainability.
• Future-proofing for growth
  • Torbay is a growing community. This work helps prepare Glenvar Road for more traffic in the years ahead, keeping the area moving safely and efficiently.

Bus routes

The construction site does not include bus routes travelling through, however, please plan ahead and expect delays with additional vehicles travelling through the detour routes.

How to contact us

Our team will be on-site to keep things running smoothly. We’ll keep this page updated with:

• Construction updates

• Any changes to timelines (weather)

If you have any queries or concerns about our plans, please email us at ATengagement@at.govt.nz or complete the Report an issue form below. Alternatively call our customer care team on 09 355 3553

If you have any queries directly related to the construction, don't hesitate to get in touch with Fulton Hogan Stakeholder Manager - Emma Cushnie on 027 532 4305 or 0800 830 252