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
Where | Browns Bay Road, between Beach Road and Knights Road We need to close Southbound traffic overnight for 3 weeks, using detours for traffic travelling towards East Coast Road. Northbound traffic travelling to Browns Bay will remain open during the night works. |
When | Phase 1: Enabling from Sun 1 Feb – Sun 22 Feb 2026 (weather dependent) Phase 2: Road Rebuild – April 2026 - Further details will be provided closer to the date. |
Hours of work | Phase 1: Preparation work Night work: 7pm to 5am, from Sun 1 Feb (3 weeks) - One direction of travel from East Coast Road towards Browns Bay. *Nightworks outside of this will be communicated to you closer to the time. During the day, the road will be open to traffic travelling both directions. |
What we’ll be doing | - Digging up and rebuilding the road
- Fixing and upgrading drainage
- Laying a strong concrete base
- Testing for quality and durability
|
Duration | Up to 3 weeks (weather dependent) This work will be carried out in two phases, with 2 stages for each phase. Why two phases?
• Preparation: prepares the road with new drains, kerbs, and footpaths.
• Rebuild: full rebuild and resurfacing for a stronger road. Phase 1: Preparation work Stage 1A and 1B - Night work: 7pm to 5am Sunday to Saturday Day work: Minor works completed during the day Phase 2: Road rebuild - April 2026. We will confirm these details before work starts. |
Why | - Routine checks showed the road is nearing the end of its lifespan.
- Upgrading now will make it safer and prevent future issues.
- Helps prepare for more growth and traffic in the area
|
How travel is affected: | Phase 1 - Detours (3 weeks) - One-way detour in place during night works (southbound traffic closed)
- Northbound (from East Coast Road towards Browns Bay) traffic can continue as normal.
- Westbound turning left (towards East Coast Road) traffic will be detoured overnight.
- Clear detour signs will be in place and traffic managers will help keep things moving.
|
What to expect:
| - Plan ahead - there will be detours in place. Please follow the signs and drive carefully. We’ve chosen the one-way detour to reduce confusion and keep traffic flowing safely.
- See detour maps on this page below
- On-site staff to help people walking or driving
- Resident access managed at all times
- Follow detour signs and plan ahead
- Check signs & AT Mobile for updated bus stop locations
|
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
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
Where | Browns Bay Road, between Beach Road and Knights Road We need to close Southbound traffic overnight for 3 weeks, using detours for traffic travelling towards East Coast Road. Northbound traffic travelling to Browns Bay will remain open during the night works. |
When | Phase 1: Enabling from Sun 1 Feb – Sun 22 Feb 2026 (weather dependent) Phase 2: Road Rebuild – April 2026 - Further details will be provided closer to the date. |
Hours of work | Phase 1: Preparation work Night work: 7pm to 5am, from Sun 1 Feb (3 weeks) - One direction of travel from East Coast Road towards Browns Bay. *Nightworks outside of this will be communicated to you closer to the time. During the day, the road will be open to traffic travelling both directions. |
What we’ll be doing | - Digging up and rebuilding the road
- Fixing and upgrading drainage
- Laying a strong concrete base
- Testing for quality and durability
|
Duration | Up to 3 weeks (weather dependent) This work will be carried out in two phases, with 2 stages for each phase. Why two phases?
• Preparation: prepares the road with new drains, kerbs, and footpaths.
• Rebuild: full rebuild and resurfacing for a stronger road. Phase 1: Preparation work Stage 1A and 1B - Night work: 7pm to 5am Sunday to Saturday Day work: Minor works completed during the day Phase 2: Road rebuild - April 2026. We will confirm these details before work starts. |
Why | - Routine checks showed the road is nearing the end of its lifespan.
- Upgrading now will make it safer and prevent future issues.
- Helps prepare for more growth and traffic in the area
|
How travel is affected: | Phase 1 - Detours (3 weeks) - One-way detour in place during night works (southbound traffic closed)
- Northbound (from East Coast Road towards Browns Bay) traffic can continue as normal.
- Westbound turning left (towards East Coast Road) traffic will be detoured overnight.
- Clear detour signs will be in place and traffic managers will help keep things moving.
|
What to expect:
| - Plan ahead - there will be detours in place. Please follow the signs and drive carefully. We’ve chosen the one-way detour to reduce confusion and keep traffic flowing safely.
- See detour maps on this page below
- On-site staff to help people walking or driving
- Resident access managed at all times
- Follow detour signs and plan ahead
- Check signs & AT Mobile for updated bus stop locations
|
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
