We’re improving road safety along Matakana Valley Road

We’ve listened to concerns raised about driver safety and are making changes on Matakana Valley Road between 662 Matakana Valley Road and Smith Road intersection. This area has been identified as high risk for crashes, mostly caused by drivers losing control or turning collisions. We are committed to making this road safer for everyone.

The changes we are making mid-2026:

• Install new high friction surfacing on Matakana Valley Road between 662 Matakana Valley Road and the Smith Road intersection. This will help reduce the chance of vehicles skidding or losing control.
• Install new curve advisory and advisory speed signs between 662 Matakana Valley Road and the Smith Road intersection. These signs warn drivers that they are coming up to a tight curve or bend in the road and recommends a safe and comfortable speed to drive around the curve.
• Install new SLOW DOWN signage outside 507 and 662 Matakana Valley Road. These signs improve driver awareness of their speed and encourage them to slow down on approaches to this high-risk section of road.
• Install new reflective road markers (cat’s eyes) between 667 Matakana Valley Road and the Smith Rd intersection. Cat’s eyes are warning devices that help motorists drive within the lane especially in dark conditions
• Apply new road markings on all approaches to guide drivers to stay in their lane as they enter the curves.

A larger drawing showing the changes can be found to the right of this page.

Benefits to your community:

• Encourages drivers to slow down and take extra care near the intersection
• New road markings and signs will clarify right of way, improve safety by minimising risk of collisions and ensure compliance with traffic regulations
• Reduce the risk of crashes by helping drivers keep control of their vehicles.
• Make this busy section of road safer for all road users - drivers, passengers, and the wider community.
• What happens next:
• We will be in touch with residents before any construction takes place.
• Any change to the plan will be updated on our website.

How to contact us:

If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, email us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz or leave us a comment on our website by 17 November 2025.