SH1C Riverlea, Hamilton - traffic stops for vegetation clearance

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | 2 Nov 2026 4:33pm | Waikato

People travelling on State Highway 1C near Riverlea, Hamilton, can expect to encounter stop/stop traffic management at times between 8am and 4pm this Saturday 7 November while vegetation clearance takes place.

Contractors will use a helicopter to remove vegetation, including pine trees. Traffic will be stopped in both directions on either side of the work area while the helicopter is operating.

Please follow traffic management instructions on site or use an alternative route if you can. 

Please note this work is weather dependent.