NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding people travelling around Whangārei that on Sunday 29 June the northbound lane on SH1 Otaika Road between Rewa Rewa Road and Maunu Road will be closed for essential power pole maintenance. 

The northbound detour will be in place between 7am and 4pm, with more information here:

https://northpower.nz/outages/(external link)

People can also contact Northpower directly on 0800 10 40 40.

People are asked to follow the marked detour routes and expect delays during this time.  

Detour route for SH1 northbound: 

1.   Turn right into Rewa Rewa Road/Kioreroa Road 

2.   Turn left onto Port Road/Okara Drive 

3.   Turn left onto Porowini Avenue 

4.   Turn left onto Maunu Road before joining SH1 Otaika Road.  

The detour route will add approximately eight minutes to peoples’ journey. 

Important note for heavy vehicles (HPMV)

The detour route is not approved for HPMV. HPMV will be parked and grouped together, and escorted through the closure approximately every 20 minutes, as required. 

Please take care when travelling through the site and watch out for crews working. Reduce your speed, adhere to the temporary speed limits and follow the directions of traffic management staff and signs.

People are urged to plan ahead and use the NZTA Journey Planner for real time traffic information.